Barrick Mining Corporation

Cortez - Geology Technician

Elko, NV

full_time

About This Job

Position Description JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a Geology professional who is looking for career growth? Nevada Gold Mines' (NGM) Mineral Resource Management team has the perfect opportunity for you!

At NGM, 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 a Geology Technician at our Carlin/Cortez operations.

At NGM, 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

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Demonstrate safety leadership and safety consciousness

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Task train coworkers in the safe and efficient use of equipment

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Ability to manage the sample inventory and related warehouse material, safely, without damage to the people, property, or process

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Makes accurate records of new materials placed into storage. Maintains a full understanding of the storage locations

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Completes periodic daily workplace inspections and corrects problems within individual’s capabilities

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Accurately photographs drill core ensuring natural colors and minimal distortion

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Ensures timely shipments to laboratories and accurately completes required forms

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Demonstrate knowledge of state-wide warehouse locations and the ability to travel to and from these sites safely, while adhering to site safety and protocols

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Ability to identify naming and numbering errors in sample handling procedures

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Ability to read and understand material retrieval requests, collect these materials and ship accordingly.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Qualifications

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Knowledge of safety and environmental policies and practices, and willingness to develop related skills sets required

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Maintain a valid State driver’s license for light vehicles. Ability to safely and effectively operate light vehicles required

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Ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities required

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Effective organizational and communication skills required

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Basic math skills required

What We Can Offer You

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A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable

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Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

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Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

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An Opportunity to transform Traditional Mining into the future of Digital Mining

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Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless

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Access to a variety of career opportunities across Nevada Gold Mine locations

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Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

About Us

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 .

About The Team

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.

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