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Portal Mines - Underground Instrumentation Technician

Employer
Barrick Gold
Location
Goldstrike, Nevada, United States
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Dec 23, 2021

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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 an Instrumentation Technician with our Portal Mines District Electrical and Instrumentation Team.

Fixed Maintenance department. The successful candidate is responsible for Maintaining and building mine operation system. Wonderware, Pitram, PI

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:

Reporting to the Process Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor, the Instrumentation Technician is responsible for the following:
  • Safety and effectively perform preventive maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of motors and controls, process controls and instrumentation
  • Must be willing to work shifts, overtime, and callouts
  • Perform other duties as assigned


Qualifications:

  • Controls and instrumentation
  • Must be willing to work shifts, overtime, and callouts
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • 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


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 AND employer match, 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.
  • Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
  • 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 (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.

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

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