Goldrush – 7 X 7 Experienced Underground Development Miner
Responsibilities
You will help to foster a strong safety culture, promoting and exemplifying safe work practices and our core values throughout the organization.
Operate underground equipment (jumbo, bolter, scoop, haul truck, etc.) to safely and efficiently meet daily production and development targets.
Perform drilling, loading, priming, and blasting activities according to engineered designs and company standards.
Conduct pre-operational checks and basic maintenance on equipment, reporting any defects or issues to supervision.
Visually inspect, scale, wash down, and paint the face; identify and address hazards such as bootlegs, miss holes, flags, and lifters.
Assess ground conditions and install ground support as per the Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP).
Prepare and advance development headings, including mucking, trucking, bolting, drilling, loading, and servicing.
Place and remove blast guards and ensure compliance with all blasting procedures.
Complete daily workplace inspections, equipment logs, and safety reports; communicate findings verbally and in writing.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and equipment.
Support inventory control and assist with transporting supplies underground as needed.
Lead by example in promoting a safe, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
Mentor and support other team members to foster continuous improvement and development.
You will help to promote a strong environmental culture, promoting and teaching environmentally friendly values and work practices.
Qualifications
- Must have at least eight (8) years of underground experience or more preferred
- Must have prior underground mining experience operating jumbos and bolters; Sandvik Experience Is Preferred.
- Excellent safety, attendance and work records required
- Demonstrate initiative as a team member in a growing, fast-paced environment required
- Ability to communicate with all Mine Operations personnel required
- Ability to work with minimal supervision required
- Ability to read and understand equipment service manuals required
- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this position required
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 AND employer match, 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.
- Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
- Access to 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 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.
About The Team
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.