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Turquoise Ridge - Electrical Engineer

Employer
Barrick Gold
Location
Winnemucca, NV, United States
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 11, 2022

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Category
Engineering, Trade & Skilled
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Position Description:

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. Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Electrical Engineer at our Turquoise Ridge complex. The Electrical Engineer will assist with maintenance activities for the Process, Surface and Underground. They will be responsible for all medium and low voltage equipment, as well as design and oversee technical aspects of construction projects to ensure compliance with specifications, drawings, and electrical codes and to ensure safe work performance. At Nevada Gold Mines 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. We offer a generous benefits package which includes 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!

Responsibilities:
  • Conducting engineering design, calculations, analyses, and development of electrical equipment specifications, standards, and procedures
  • Performing computer related functions such as drawings, spreadsheets, and database compilations.
  • Provide technical knowledge and field troubleshooting skills for power distribution, electrical controls and instrumentation systems, and components.
  • Provide safety leadership and responsibility in the Electrical Department through training and education and Electrical personnel
  • Responsible for providing quality work, which includes internal and external customer satisfaction, quality processes/procedures, and quality equipment/tools
  • Facilitate on-going maintenance of the power distribution high, medium, and low voltage switchgear, 5KV motors and their control systems.
  • Must be able to interface and communicate effectively with customers through performance of field investigations in response to customers' needs.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of electrical maintenance strategies and plans.
  • Management of Engineering Design consultants including all process design activities associated including
  • Provide input to design consultants to ensure the design meets operating requirements and permitting requirements
  • Assist in tendering and awarding engineering design requirements.
  • Ensure the engineering design schedule is managed to meet the construction schedule requirements
  • Provide oversight for the construction and commissioning of all process related projects and systems.
  • Aid with contractor supervision.
  • Ensure correct operating procedures are followed regarding safety, environmental, and project objectives.
  • Ensure all mineral processing project aspects are carried out in a manner that will meet or exceed Nevada Gold Mines values and vision
  • Implement project delivery systems and tools
  • Ensure compliance with all project management systems including document control integrity, contractor management, scope change control, provide oversight during commission, provide oversight for process equipment procurement, maintain project within approved scope, work closely with civil and mechanical capital project management to integrate engineering, design and construction activities and project administration.
  • Assis and provide supervision of major shutdown activities that are specifically related to critical electrical equipment.
  • Occasionally act as backup electrical and instrumentation supervisor if required
  • On average, 70% work time perform in-office tasks and 30% work time perform in-field tasks (such as equipment troubleshooting, commissioning, investigation, supervision, etc.)
  • Participate in networking forums for electrical reliability and maintenance within Nevada Gold Mines as well other external organizations - with the purpose of keeping knowledge up-to-date.
  • Able to perform other duties as assigned


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.
  • Licensed as a professional engineer in USA or Canada preferred.
  • Experience with project management preferred.
  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam preferred.
  • Must have advanced knowledge of electrical engineering and design and be familiar with applicable codes, standards, and acceptable industry practices.
  • Must have excellent technical knowledge of electrical and process control systems, including a thorough knowledge of electrical theory with experience in both AC and DC circuitry and motors, the ability to read and understand electrical schematics, logic and connection drawings, PLC experience, knowledge in medium and low voltage environments, experience in motor switchgear, control, and solid-state drives.
  • Minimum of three years field experience in maintenance and/or project engineering required.
  • Experience with managing contractors and contract management required.
  • Be able to work overtime under urgent requests or under reasonable notifications.
  • Excellent computer skills required
  • Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must demonstrate the highest commitment to health and safety
  • Ability to utilize electronic systems and the use of Microsoft Office products required.
  • AutoCAD experience preferred.
  • SAP applications preferred.
  • E-Tap power system analysis software experience 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 Mine locations
  • 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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