NGM - Grade Control Technician

About the role

We are looking for a Grade Control Technician to join our growing team. The successful candidate will safely collect, process, and manage grade control drill samples in accordance with company procedures, ensuring representative sample quality and integrity to support accurate ore control, mine planning, and production decisions. This role supports the Grade Control Drilling team through safe work practices, attention to detail, and adherence to sampling and QA/QC standards.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to safety by complying with all health, safety, environmental, and site procedures.
• Complete all work in accordance with safe work procedures, risk assessments, and supervisor instructions.
• Collect, process, label, bag, and dispatch RC grade control samples in accordance with approved sampling procedures.
• Maintain sample integrity throughout the sampling process by preventing contamination and ensuring representative sample collection.
• Monitor sample recovery and immediately report any issues affecting sample quality or representativeness.
• Ensure all samples are correctly labelled, recorded, stored, and transported in accordance with site procedures.
• Assist with QA/QC activities including duplicate, blank, and standard sample insertion where required.
• Maintain clean and organized sampling areas, equipment, and workspaces.
• Inspect and maintain sampling equipment including splitters, cyclones, sample hoses, and associated equipment.
• Report equipment defects, hazards, and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Assist geologists with grade control activities as required.
• Accurately complete sampling records, production sheets, and electronic data entry.
• Work collaboratively with Drillers, Geologists, Surveyors, Mining personnel, and Maintenance teams.
• Participate in toolbox meetings, safety interactions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Grade Control Supervisor.

Requirements

• Previous experience in mining, drilling, sampling, laboratory, or mineral processing operations required.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a zero-harm safety culture required.
• Strong understanding of the importance of sample integrity and contamination control required.
• Ability to follow written procedures, work instructions, and supervisor directions accurately required.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to producing accurate and reliable work required.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn, develop new skills, and participate in ongoing training preferred.
• Ability to perform repetitive manual handling tasks safely preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills preferred.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills preferred.
• Basic computer literacy preferred.
• Current driver’s license required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the inherent requirements of the position required.
• Previous RC sampling experience preferred.
• Knowledge of grade control sampling procedures preferred.
• Experience working in an open pit mining environment preferred.
• Understanding of QA/QC sampling requirements preferred.
• Experience using electronic sampling or geological data systems preferred.
• First Aid qualification preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans with national provider networks.
• 401k retirement plan with employer contribution and employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Company-sponsored medical clinics.
• Company match share purchase program.

Additional opportunities include working in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team, with endless opportunities to grow and learn alongside industry colleagues, and access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

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.

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. Barrick’s operations and projects span 18 countries and five continents, including six of the world's Tier One gold mines. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "GOLD" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".

About The Team

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined 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.