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Underground Mining Engineer (Paste and Backfill) (Level I or II)

Employer
Barrick Gold
Location
Carlin, Nevada, United States
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 12, 2022

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Category
Engineering, Mining Production
Work Term
Permanent
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 an Underground (Paste and Backfill) Engineer (level I or II) at our Leeville operations.

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:

  • Ability to work as part of a large team, but also able to work independently
  • Prepare paste fill packages for upcoming pour
  • Review and assess the success of paste pours through weekly reconciliations
  • Coordinate weekly tasks necessary for a successful paste pour
  • Update hydraulic model; use it to evaluate new pour locations as well as long term areas to support the business plan
  • Support underground and surface operations by visiting the workplaces necessary to have a better understanding of priorities, and current/future designs
  • Paste Plant Laboratory QA/QC Database Management
  • End of Month Reporting
Qualifications:

  • Requires a minimum of an Engineering Degree, preferably in mining
  • Prefer 1 to 2 years exposure to supporting a large underground mine
  • Good communication skills both written and verbal
  • Effectively use Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint software
  • Experience with Deswik CAD, and Scheduler would be an asset
  • Paste exposure would be considered an asset


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 .

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