Pete Bajo - Underground Trainee (Tech 2 or Higher)

Join a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company as an Underground Trainee (Tech 2 or higher) in our growing Underground Operations teams. Our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment, ensuring every person returns home safe and healthy every day, and leaving a sustainable legacy in 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 with regards to 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 the required lock-out/tag-out procedure.
  • Identify worn or defective components.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the 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.
  • Demonstrate safe start-up of the slickline.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the lock-out/tag-out procedure.
  • 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

The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.

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.
• 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%) 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 annually and comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities.