Cortez - Open Pit Driller
About the Role
We are looking for an Open Pit Driller to join our Cortez Surface Operations team. The successful candidate will be an excellent teammate, contributing to our results-oriented and dynamic working environment.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the drill area is properly cleaned before drilling.
- Maintain awareness of the work area, including other traffic, machinery, plant, and individuals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Previous surface drilling/blasting experience preferred.
- Valid Nevada driver’s license required.
- Heavy equipment operating experience preferred.
- Ability to carry at least 50 pounds required.
- Excellent verbal, written, and radio communication skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team required.
- Satisfactory safety, performance, and attendance records required.
- The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is essential.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation package including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans with national provider networks.
- 401k retirement plan with employer contribution and match.
- Paid time off.
- Company-sponsored medical clinics.
- Company match share purchase program.
Additional opportunities include working in a dynamic, collaborative, and progressive team, access to career growth and learning, and a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
About Us
Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined 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 annually and comprises eight mines, associated infrastructure, and processing facilities. NGM hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge.
Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.