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 Assay Laboratory Technician with our Process Operations department.

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:

• Sample Prep (automated and semi-manual prep), Loading Drying Ovens, Process Sample Prep, Leco, Wet Lab, Fire Assay, and Instrumentation.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe analysis of metallurgical samples by various methods and analysis
• ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma), LECO (Carbon/Sulfur Analyzer), XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence), WAD-Cyanide (Weak Acid Dissociable), AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy), IC (Ion Chromatography, and many other assaying instrumentation and software.
• Must be able to accurately collect and report results using LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System).
• Safe handling of various chemical reagents. Great attention to details and QA/QC (Quality Assurance/Quality Control).
• Forklift operation and some equipment maintenance, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum two (1) years of experience in a mining or commercial laboratory required
• Five (5) years of experience in a mining or commercial laboratory preferred
• Experience operating/troubleshooting IC, ICP, or AA instruments preferred
• Experience with wet laboratory techniques (pipetting, solution preparation, dilutions) preferred
• Excellent organizational skills for heavy sample load/high through-put required
• Ability to multi-task to monitor several assays at once required
• Basic math skills to calculate dilution factors and solution concentrations quickly and accurately required
• Exemplary safety and attendance records required
• Ability to perform the essential functions of this job required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize a heavy workload required
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers in a team environment preferred
• Knowledge of state and federal health and safety regulations required
• Familiarity with chemicals and laboratory procedures preferred

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 Mines locations

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.