Barrick Mining Corporation

Cortez - Laboratory Maintenance Technician

Elko, NV

full_time

About This Job

Position Description JOB DESCRIPTION

Nevada Gold Mines is looking for a Laboratory Maintenance Technician to join our team. 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 a Laboratory Maintenance Technician at our Cortez operations. As part of the 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

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Repair and rebuild process laboratory equipment including but not limited to drying ovens, jaw crushers and fire assay furnaces. This includes preventative and predictive maintenance routes and area cleanup.

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Troubleshoot and repair of process laboratory instruments including but not limited to LECO, XRF, AAS, and ICP.

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Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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Four (4) years as a journeyman in industrial maintenance or two (2) years maintenance school (completed with certificate) preferred

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Understanding of lab equipment and instruments preferred

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Ability to operate Lab crushing and conveying systems preferred

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Ability to troubleshoot Lab equipment and instruments preferred

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Demonstrated ability to work from and understand operating manuals and drawings preferred

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Ability to troubleshoot and complete repair on all pumps, crushers, and conveyor systems preferred

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Exemplary safety and attendance records required

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Ability to perform the essential functions of this job required

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Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize a heavy workload required

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Ability to communicate effectively with peers in a team environment preferred

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Familiarity with chemicals and laboratory procedures preferred

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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