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Cortez Dewatering Engineer

Employer
Barrick Gold
Location
Cortez, Nevada, United States
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 28, 2021

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Category
Engineering, Maintenance/Mechanical
Work Term
Contract
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Mechanical Engineer at our Cortez operation.

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. 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.

Responsibilities:

  • Execution of some aspects of small and medium sized projects, including planning, justification, engineering, design
  • Forecasting of project costs
  • Assist in providing design input to engineering consultants
  • Assist in coordinating efforts internally within Nevada Gold Mines during planning, design, construction, and commissioning of wells
  • Initiate regular communication with operations, environmental, safety, project sponsor and stakeholders
  • Assist in procurement of equipment, supplies, and contracts
  • Ensure projects are designed and constructed with safety being the highest priority
  • Provide input into the Annual Environmental Report which goes to the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP)
  • Produce the Cortez Annual Presentation to the State of Nevada Division of Water Resources
  • Pump sizing for booster and downhole pumps
  • Sizing of transformers
  • Sizing and design of pipelines
  • Report on the data to management


Qualifications:

  • Four-year college degree or equivalent experience in pump system design is preferred
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Mining, Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree or experience is preferred
  • Project Management knowledge is preferred
  • Knowledge in large diameter borehole drilling is preferred
  • Experience with managing contractor and contract management is preferred
  • Competence in MS Office is required
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD is preferred
  • Proficiency in Pipe-Flo is preferred
  • Strong oral and written communication skills are required
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment is required
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this job is required


What We Can Offer You

  • A comprehensive compensation package including 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!
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
  • Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
  • Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
  • 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 .

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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