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

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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,
• Can 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.
• Engine - 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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience in a similar position.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

Skills

• Basic welding skills.
• Basic electric troubleshooting.
• Preventative maintenance knowledge.
• Equipment operation skills.
• Hydraulic troubleshooting knowledge.

Benefits

At Nevada Gold Mines, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible work schedule

Pay

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

Schedule

This position is full-time and works a standard 40-hour week.