Carlin - Drill & Shovel Mechanic (Tech 4 or Higher)

About the role

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Drill & Shovel Mechanic in the Carlin Surface Maintenance department. 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 where every person goes home safe and healthy every day and leaves a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Essential Job Duties

• Works as a team member.
• Works effectively with other crews.
• Works effectively with other departments.
• Demonstrate safe and environmentally sound work practices.
• Welding - Basic welding (small repairs)
• Demonstrate proper use of cutting torch
• Choose proper setting and wire for welding sheet metal
• Proper installation of wear material (liners, wear plate and GET)
• Properly complete weld by using standard structural or mild steel welding procedures
• Inspection for quality of repair
• Properly complete the weld using weld procedures
• Choose properly method of removing the cap (reinforcement)
• Clean up work area
• Remove LOTO
• Electrical - Basic electric trouble shooting including reading schematics
• Use a digital multimeter to take simple readings including Voltage, Continuity, Resistance, Amperage
• Describe the difference between a Series and Parallel circuit
• Demonstrate the ability to use a test light
• Demonstrate the ability to locate the proper symbol legend and apply it to reading a schematic
• Ability to visually inspect wiring harness for visual clues to solve the fault
• Ability to identify positive and negative terminals on an Alternator and Starter
• Ability to determine the difference between a basic electrical circuit and a basic electronic control circuit
• Have a basic understanding of ohms law
• Respects others' work styles and ideas.
• Actively pursues development of self and others.
• Offers constructive solutions to problems and issues.
• Preventative Maintenance - PM equipment.
• Equipment Operation - Operate boom truck.
• Change alternator belts
• Change fan belts
• Component - Replace drivelines and U-joints.
• Frame & Body - Blade swaps.
• Hydraulic - Basic hydraulic troubleshooting including reading schematics
• Identify the common components of a Hydraulic tank and their function
• Describe the characteristics and functions of hydraulic fluid
• Explain and demonstrate the basic hydraulic fundamental principles (Pressure x Area equals Force)
• Explain the different types of Pumps and their operation
• Explain the different types of Motors and their operation
• Explain and demonstrate the effects of flow thru an orifice
• Identify the four common pressure control valves, identify their components and their operation
• Identify the characteristics of the vented and the pressurized hydraulic tanks
• Identify the six different directional control valves and explain their function

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in a similar position.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of basic welding, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and guidelines.

Skills

• Basic welding (small repairs)
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
• Using a digital multimeter
• Locating symbols and applying them to read a schematic
• Visual inspection of wiring harnesses
• Identifying positive and negative terminals on an alternator and starter
• Understanding ohms law
• Basic hydraulic troubleshooting
• Identifying common components of a hydraulic tank and their function
• Understanding the characteristics and functions of hydraulic fluid
• Explain and demonstrate basic hydraulic fundamental principles
• Identify the four common pressure control valves and their components
• Identify the characteristics of the vented and pressurized hydraulic tanks
• Identify the six different directional control valves and explain their function

Benefits

Nevada Gold Mines offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $XX-$YY per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The shift schedule for this position is typically Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.