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Underground Long-Range Design Engineer II

Employer
Barrick Gold
Location
Elko, NV, United States
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 16, 2022

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Category
Engineering
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 Long Range Design Engineer II at our Goldstrike 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:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:
  • Design, schedule, and forecast costs for the underground mine.
  • Lead improvement projects focused on cost reduction and production improvements.
  • Work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.
  • Plan and conduct surveys, tests, or investigations then interpret the results and prepare summary recommendations.
  • Collaborate with other departments to coordinate planning and scheduling activities.
  • Perform work which involves conventional engineering practice but includes a variety of complex features, such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, and difficult coordination requirements.
  • Devise new approaches to existing problems and new ones encountered. Work will require originality and judgment in the independent evaluation and resolution of problems.
  • Schedule and coordinate the work of technicians to complete work on time and within budget parameters.
  • Other job duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: :
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required

• Minimum of three (3) years experience at an underground mine required

• Knowledge of underground mining methods and design required

• Excellent safety record with ability to demonstrate safety leadership required

• Operational understanding of geotechnical and ventilation issues in an underground mine required

• Strong communication skills required

• Strong computer skills with mine design and scheduling programs required (preference to Deswik)

• Operations experiencepreferred

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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