Turquoise Ridge - Open Pit Mine Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

• Works as a team member
• Works effectively with other crews
• Demonstrate safe and environmentally sound work practices
• Preventative Maintenance - Maintain shop hose reels, operate fuel islands, Operate fuel/lube trucks, Know what oil goes in each compartment - Refer to appropriate service manual, Select proper oil weight, Determine if engine should be running or shut off for proper oil level, Clean fittings and machine area before adding oil, Add oil to proper level, Insure oil hose fitting is capped and stored properly
• Equipment Operation - Rigging techniques - Identify the weight of object being picked, Select proper rigging, Inspect rigging, Verify capacity of equipment used to make the pick, Inspect equipment, Select proper picking points, Proper attachment of rigging, Use a tag line if needed, Use proper hand signals for lifting, Maintain proper positioning during pick, Inspect, clean and return rigging to storage area
• Computer/Manuals - Build sample labels and take oil samples, Order parts from warehouse, Create work orders, Create warehouse requisitions, Enter work order text, Enter allocated labor
• Works effectively with other departments
• Electrical - Replace lights

Qualifications

• Two (2) plus years of experience in maintenance of mobile, farm, trucking, aircraft, military or support equipment preferred
• Basic knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics required
• Ability to work safely and effectively with minimal supervision required
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people required
• Experience handling tires preferred
• Ability to accomplish strenuous physical labor under all weather conditions required
• Lift at least 50 lbs. required
• Proven safe work record with belief and value seen in courageous leadership model required
• Ability to be an initial team member in a growing, fast paced environment, and support team in attainment of safety, environmental, equipment protection and production goals with a proven safety record required
• Housekeeping standards are maintained to a high level required
• Good written and verbal communication skills required

About the Role

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.