Leeville - Geotechnician
Responsibilities
- Ensure effective, timely delivery of technical support and QA/QC needs for all underground needs by enabling the Engineering Department Support Group to deliver results meeting or exceeding our business goals in a safe, sustainable manner.
- QA/QC of ground support (shotcrete and CRF strength testing, bolt pulls, gradation analyses, shotcrete slump testing)
- Installation, maintenance, trouble shooting, and reporting of UG instrumentation.
- Participation in safety audits, training, and scheduling.
- Maintenance of all testing records, in both paper and digital format.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous Blasting experience preferred
- Meet Federal and State eligibility requirements on handling explosives required
- Valid Nevada drivers’ license required
- Explosive handling experience, especially in a mining environment preferred
- 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
About the Role
The successful candidate will ensure effective, timely delivery of technical support and QA/QC needs for all underground needs by enabling the Engineering Department Support Group to deliver results meeting or exceeding our business goals in a safe, sustainable manner.
Benefits
A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable.
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Company Information
Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations and projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".
About Us
Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.
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. At NGM, 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.