Turquoise Ridge - Process Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Organization Description

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.

Employer Description

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is drawn almost entirely from our host nations and equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into all of our business decisions.

The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX. Learn more at www.barrick.com or follow us on LinkedIn .

Job Description

Position Description:

Nevada Gold Mines is looking for a Process Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to join the Process Maintenance team at Turquoise Ridge. At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Assay Lab Technician at our Goldstrike operations. As part of the Goldstrike team, the successful candidate will be a team player adding to our already, diverse, yet rewarding working environment. The ideal candidate will possess a background in process, mining, and metals. At Nevada Gold Mines we are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities. We offer a generous benefits package which includes a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Process Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor, the Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Technician is responsible for the following:

- Safety and effectively perform preventive maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of power distribution centers, switchgear, motors and controls, process controls and instrumentation

- Must be willing to work shifts, overtime, Holidays and callouts

- Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- Minimum two (2) years of experience performing electrical and instrumentation duties required . (May substitute two (2) years of trade school or equivalent training for two years of the required experience)

- Ability to read blueprints and troubleshoot electrical/instrumentation circuits is required

- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, follow instructions, and provide feedback is required

- Some experience with PLC controls, troubleshooting and programming as well as experience with variable frequency drives is preferred

- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this job required

- Capable and willing to work with maintenance and operational teams required

- Good safety record and ability to work with various safety programs required

- The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role required