Leeville - Underground Miner

 

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

 

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Underground Miner I Tech 3 or higher to join our Underground Operations teams. 

 

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most values gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities. 

 

Responsibilities: 

 

Qualifications:

Comply with Loss Control (HSLP), Environmental, and NGM policies and procedures.

Comply with state and federal health and safety regulations.

Teamwork.

Work Practices.

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

Perform preop inspections on all pieces of equipment and machinery prior to use.

SKILLS – 8 OF 11 ARE REQUIRED. OF THE 8, TRUCKING AND UTILITIES ARE MANDATORY.

Haul Truck Operation * Demonstrate the requirements to perform a proper heading inspection. - Demonstrate the ability to perform preoperational checks - Demonstrate the ability to suppress airborne dust as required. - Demonstrate the ability to receive muck in a safe and efficient manner. - Demonstrate knowledge of safe ramp travel with regards to traffic and pedestrians - Demonstrate the ability to dump muck in a safe and efficient manner

Backfilling

Rockbreaker (Leeville only) optional

Conveyor Operation * Demonstrate the requirements to perform a proper heading inspection. - Demonstrate the ability to perform pre operational checks - Demonstrate the ability follow the required lock-out/tag-out procedure - Demonstrate the ability to identify worn or defective components - Demonstrate knowledge of the required PPE for all aspects of the task - Demonstrate ability to monitor conveyor while in operation - Demonstrate the requirements to clear plugged chutes in a safe and efficient manner.

Backfill mixing (Chukar only)

Slickline * optional - Demonstrate the requirements to perform a proper workplace inspection - Demonstrate the ability to perform pre operational checks - Demonstrate the safe start up of the slickline - Demonstrate knowledge of the lock-out / tag out procedure - Demonstrates securing and proper placement of the mixer truck - Demonstrate the ability to recognize workplace hazards - Demonstrate the ability to shut down, wash out and clean up slickline safely.

Water Truck Operation

Dewatering – sumps/pumps operation

Wash Bay Operation

Utilities

Nipper

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

About Nevada Gold Mines

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.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.