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Cortez Open Pit Engineer I

Employer
Barrick Gold
Location
Cortez, Nevada, United States
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jul 11, 2021

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Category
Engineering
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Position Description:

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 Open Pit Engineer I at our Cortez operations. 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 c ompetitive 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 Senior Engineer, the Open Pit Mine Engineer is responsible for the following:
  • The assignment of duties in short-range planning, long-range planning, dump planning, road design, dispatch engineering and/or other engineering projects as required within the Cortez Engineering group
  • Develop and communicate engineering plans, sequences, dumping priorities, etc. to operations and other stakeholders on site and ensure plans are carried out safely and efficiently
  • Assist in end of month reporting for leach pad deliveries as well as other necessary regulatory reporting
  • Work closely with the mine operations team to execute on designs and plans safely and efficiently
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering or related field or equivalent experience required
  • One (1) to three (3) years' experience in open pit engineering preferred
  • Excellent safety record with the ability to demonstrate safety leadership required
  • Team leadership, problem solving, and excellent verbal and written communication skills required
  • Ability to work outside in varied weather conditions for extended periods of time required
  • Ability to cross-train within the mining engineering group required
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this job required


What We Can Offer You

  • A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • An Opportunity to transform Traditional Mining into the future of Digital Mining
  • Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless
  • Access to a variety of career opportunities across Nevada Gold Mine locations
  • Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer


About Nevada Gold Mines

Nevada Gold Mines is a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corporation (61.5%) and Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (38.5%), combining their significant assets across Nevada to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world and realize the full potential of these mines through synergies and best-in-class operational improvements.

The massive mining operation comprises 8 mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities that produced an estimated 4 million ounces of gold in 2018. Three of these assets are Tier One gold mines: Barrick's Cortez; the combination of Barrick's Goldstrike and Newmont Goldcorp's Carlin; and the combination of Barrick's Turquoise Ridge and Newmont Goldcorp's Twin Creeks. In addition, Barrick's Goldrush-Fourmile project has the potential to become the fourth Tier One asset in this portfolio. The new JV is expected to generate around $5 billion in cost savings over the next five years. Nevada Gold Mines is operated by Barrick .

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