Pete Bajo - Underground Miner I (Tech 3 or Higher)

Join a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company as an Underground Miner I (Tech 3 or higher) within our growing Underground Operations teams. We aim to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by operating the best assets with the best people, ensuring a safe work environment and sustainable legacy for our host communities.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate various pieces of hand, powered, or mobile equipment to meet site production goals.
• Comply with Loss Control (HSLP), Environmental, and NGM policies and procedures.
• Comply with state and federal health and safety regulations.
• Perform preoperational inspections on all pieces of equipment and machinery prior to use.
• Demonstrate teamwork and effective work practices.

Skills

8 of the following 11 skills are required, with Haul Truck Operation and Utilities being mandatory:

• Haul Truck Operation
  • Perform a proper heading inspection.
  • Perform preoperational checks.
  • Suppress airborne dust as required.
  • Receive muck in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of safe ramp travel regarding traffic and pedestrians.
  • Dump muck in a safe and efficient manner.
• Backfilling (Leeville only, optional)
• Conveyor Operation
  • Perform a proper heading inspection.
  • Perform preoperational checks.
  • Follow required lock-out/tag-out procedures.
  • Identify worn or defective components.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of required PPE for all aspects of the task.
  • Monitor conveyor while in operation.
  • Clear plugged chutes in a safe and efficient manner.
• Backfill mixing (Chukar only)
• Slickline (optional)
  • Perform a proper workplace inspection.
  • Perform preoperational checks.
  • Safely start up the slickline.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of lock-out/tag-out procedures.
  • Secure and properly place the mixer truck.
  • Recognize workplace hazards.
  • Shut down, wash out, and clean up slickline safely.
• Water Truck Operation
• Dewatering – sumps/pumps operation
• Wash Bay Operation
• Utilities
• Nipper

Schedule

• Rotating schedule of nights and days.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package including:
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans with national provider networks.
  • 401k retirement plan with employer contribution.
  • Paid time off.
  • Company-sponsored medical clinics.
  • Company match share purchase program.
• Dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team environment.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%), producing approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold annually. The operation comprises eight mines, associated infrastructure, and processing facilities, hosting three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge.