... coal handling, heavy equipment and photovoltaic solar systems using Emerson Ovation DCS control. * Communicate with energy trading partner and utility Balancing Authority. * Directly supervise ...
... coal handling, heavy equipment and photovoltaic solar systems using Emerson Ovation DCS control. * Communicate with energy trading partner and utility Balancing Authority. * Directly supervise ...
Demonstrate traditional blacksmithing skills using a coal forge * Interpret 19th century trades, tools, and daily life for school groups and museum visitors * Support and participate in youth ...
Demonstrate traditional blacksmithing skills using a coal forge * Interpret 19th century trades, tools, and daily life for school groups and museum visitors * Support and participate in youth ...
Analyst/Associate, Energy Marketing & Trading
$100K - $125K/yr
Perform market analysis to determine short and long term trading opportunities in the commodity markets (Power, FTRs, emissions, RECs,natural gas, oil, coal, natural gas basis, power basis)
Analyst/Associate, Energy Marketing & Trading
$100K - $125K/yr
Perform market analysis to determine short and long term trading opportunities in the commodity markets (Power, FTRs, emissions, RECs,natural gas, oil, coal, natural gas basis, power basis)
Industrial Electrician
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$44.84/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Along with electrical support, must safety operate equipment for transshipment of coal from rail to ... electrical trade, including ladder logic. · Perform safety inspections. Knowledge of OSHA ...
Quick apply
Industrial Electrician
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$44.84/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Along with electrical support, must safety operate equipment for transshipment of coal from rail to ... electrical trade, including ladder logic. · Perform safety inspections. Knowledge of OSHA ...
Analyst/Associate, Energy Marketing & Trading
$100K - $125K/yr
Perform market analysis to determine short and long term trading opportunities in the commodity markets (Power, FTRs, emissions, RECs,natural gas, oil, coal, natural gas basis, power basis)
Analyst/Associate, Energy Marketing & Trading
$100K - $125K/yr
Perform market analysis to determine short and long term trading opportunities in the commodity markets (Power, FTRs, emissions, RECs,natural gas, oil, coal, natural gas basis, power basis)
Analyst/Associate, Energy Marketing & Trading
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$100K - $125K/yr
Perform market analysis to determine short and long term trading opportunities in the commodity markets (Power, FTRs, emissions, RECs,natural gas, oil, coal, natural gas basis, power basis)
Analyst/Associate, Energy Marketing & Trading
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$100K - $125K/yr
Perform market analysis to determine short and long term trading opportunities in the commodity markets (Power, FTRs, emissions, RECs,natural gas, oil, coal, natural gas basis, power basis)
SVP, Energy Marketing & Trading
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$250K - $300K/yr
Lead market analysis to identify and evaluate short- and long-term trading opportunities across commodity markets (Power, FTRs, emissions, RECs, natural gas, oil, coal, basis products). * Oversee and ...
SVP, Energy Marketing & Trading
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$250K - $300K/yr
Lead market analysis to identify and evaluate short- and long-term trading opportunities across commodity markets (Power, FTRs, emissions, RECs, natural gas, oil, coal, basis products). * Oversee and ...
Cabinet Shop Laborer
Coal City, IL · On-site
$15.25 - $20/hr
Established custom cabinetry manufacturer located in Coal City, IL looking to fill a full time ... Willing to learn a trade from the ground up and follow directions. Rate of pay based on experience.
Quick apply
Cabinet Shop Laborer
Coal City, IL · On-site
$15.25 - $20/hr
Established custom cabinetry manufacturer located in Coal City, IL looking to fill a full time ... Willing to learn a trade from the ground up and follow directions. Rate of pay based on experience.
SVP, Energy Marketing & Trading
$250K - $300K/yr
Lead market analysis to identify and evaluate short- and long-term trading opportunities across commodity markets (Power, FTRs, emissions, RECs, natural gas, oil, coal, basis products). * Oversee and ...
SVP, Energy Marketing & Trading
$250K - $300K/yr
Lead market analysis to identify and evaluate short- and long-term trading opportunities across commodity markets (Power, FTRs, emissions, RECs, natural gas, oil, coal, basis products). * Oversee and ...
SVP, Energy Marketing & Trading
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$250K - $300K/yr
Lead market analysis to identify and evaluate short- and long-term trading opportunities across commodity markets (Power, FTRs, emissions, RECs, natural gas, oil, coal, basis products). * Oversee and ...
SVP, Energy Marketing & Trading
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$250K - $300K/yr
Lead market analysis to identify and evaluate short- and long-term trading opportunities across commodity markets (Power, FTRs, emissions, RECs, natural gas, oil, coal, basis products). * Oversee and ...
Plant Electrician - PLC/Drives & Conveyor Systems
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$44.84/hr
When operations ramps up, you safely step into equipment operation to support coal transshipment ... Use trade tools and methods, including ladder logic, to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
Quick apply
Plant Electrician - PLC/Drives & Conveyor Systems
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$44.84/hr
When operations ramps up, you safely step into equipment operation to support coal transshipment ... Use trade tools and methods, including ladder logic, to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
Fueler/Oiler
Wright, WY · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
NARM is the largest surface coal mine in the US and is located in Wright, Wyoming. The mine ... About you: * Trade Certification preferred. * 3 months experience in similar role preferred.
Fueler/Oiler
Wright, WY · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
NARM is the largest surface coal mine in the US and is located in Wright, Wyoming. The mine ... About you: * Trade Certification preferred. * 3 months experience in similar role preferred.
Fueler/Oiler
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
NARM is the largest surface coal mine in the US and is located in Wright, Wyoming. The mine ... About you: * Trade Certification preferred. * 3 months experience in similar role preferred.
Fueler/Oiler
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
NARM is the largest surface coal mine in the US and is located in Wright, Wyoming. The mine ... About you: * Trade Certification preferred. * 3 months experience in similar role preferred.
North Complex Rawhide Mine - Mechanic 1
Gillette, WY · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
The mines produce high quality thermal coal that is loaded onto haul trucks and then shipped by ... Trade certificate preferred * Strong verbal and written communications skills. * Currenty hold or ...
North Complex Rawhide Mine - Mechanic 1
Gillette, WY · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
The mines produce high quality thermal coal that is loaded onto haul trucks and then shipped by ... Trade certificate preferred * Strong verbal and written communications skills. * Currenty hold or ...
North Complex Mine - Mechanic 1
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
The mines produce high quality thermal coal that is loaded onto haul trucks and then shipped by ... Trade certificate preferred * Strong verbal and written communications skills. * Currenty hold or ...
North Complex Mine - Mechanic 1
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
The mines produce high quality thermal coal that is loaded onto haul trucks and then shipped by ... Trade certificate preferred * Strong verbal and written communications skills. * Currenty hold or ...
Maintenance Millwright
Gardendale, AL · On-site
$25 - $34/hr
Previous experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in coal mining, sawmill, and/or ... Valid driver's license, Millwright Certification, or equivalent trade qualification required.
Quick apply
Maintenance Millwright
Gardendale, AL · On-site
$25 - $34/hr
Previous experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in coal mining, sawmill, and/or ... Valid driver's license, Millwright Certification, or equivalent trade qualification required.
Journeyman Millwright - Arkansas
Paragould, AR · On-site
$22 - $34/hr
Previous experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in coal mining, sawmill, and/or ... Valid driver's license, Millwright Certification, or equivalent trade qualification required.
Quick apply
Journeyman Millwright - Arkansas
Paragould, AR · On-site
$22 - $34/hr
Previous experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in coal mining, sawmill, and/or ... Valid driver's license, Millwright Certification, or equivalent trade qualification required.
Laboratory Technician Trainee
Holcomb, KS · On-site
Retirement
Work at our technically advanced and environmentally safe coal-fired power plant. * Gain valuable ... The required tests have been developed by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), a trade association ...
Laboratory Technician Trainee
Holcomb, KS · On-site
Retirement
Work at our technically advanced and environmentally safe coal-fired power plant. * Gain valuable ... The required tests have been developed by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), a trade association ...
Maintenance Millwright
Jasper, AL · On-site
$25 - $34/hr
Previous experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in coal mining, sawmill, and/or ... Valid driver's license, Millwright Certification, or equivalent trade qualification required.
Quick apply
Maintenance Millwright
Jasper, AL · On-site
$25 - $34/hr
Previous experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in coal mining, sawmill, and/or ... Valid driver's license, Millwright Certification, or equivalent trade qualification required.
Journeyman Millwright - Arkansas
Jefferson City, MO · On-site
$22 - $34/hr
Previous experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in coal mining, sawmill, and/or ... Valid driver's license, Millwright Certification, or equivalent trade qualification required.
Quick apply
Journeyman Millwright - Arkansas
Jefferson City, MO · On-site
$22 - $34/hr
Previous experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in coal mining, sawmill, and/or ... Valid driver's license, Millwright Certification, or equivalent trade qualification required.
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Full-time
Re-posted 21 days ago
Barrick Gold rating
7.8
Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
10th of 41 rated mining
Job description
Position Description
The TS Power Plant is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to help lead the safe and reliable operation of a 200 MW photovoltaic (PV) solar facility and a 242 MW coal-fired thermal power plant. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for guiding a team of operators through daily plant operations while ensuring safety, performance, and environmental standards are consistently met.
As an Operations Supervisor, you will lead a 7-person operations crew, directing control room and field activities during startup, shutdown, and normal plant operations. You'll serve as a key leader on shift-coordinating with plant leadership, troubleshooting equipment issues, and supporting continuous improvement efforts that enhance reliability and efficiency.
This role is ideal for a motivated leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, mentoring team members, and playing a critical role in maintaining reliable power generation that supports site operations.
At Nevada Gold Mines, we believe in developing our people, fostering a safe and sustainable workplace, and making a lasting impact in the communities where we operate. If you're looking to build your career in environmental compliance and be part of a dynamic team, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
- Direct daily activities for on-shift crew to safely operate power plant equipment including: turbines, generators, boilers, selective catalytic reduction (SCR), spray dry adsorber (SDA), baghouse, mercury removal, water treatment, coal handling, heavy equipment and photovoltaic solar systems using Emerson Ovation DCS control.
- Communicate with energy trading partner and utility Balancing Authority.
- Directly supervise, support, and develop power plant operations crew
- Provide training and mentoring for operators
- Develop a safe, productive, and high-performing crew while working collaboratively within the framework of the site team and company enterprise
- Conduct individual employee evaluations
- Trouble shoot plant issues.
- Update employee training records and status upgrades
- Establish and refine operating strategies and procedures to ensure equipment is utilized to its optimum extent
- Perform SAP medium-user duties including: OTL (Oracle Time Labor) entry and approval, MSS (Manager Self Service), work requests, work orders, move orders,
- Maintain accurate logs of plant operations, equipment readings, commodity usage, and performance metrics.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Five (5) + years of experience in coal handling, rail yard operations, or a similar industrial environment.
- One (1) + years of supervisory or team lead experience in a heavy industrial or rail setting.
- Familiarity with coal handling systems, trackside safety, and locomotive logistics is essential.
- Working knowledge of OSHA, MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration), FRA (Federal Railroad Administration), and environmental compliance standards.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot basic equipment problems.
- Proficiency with inventory and yard management software is a plus
What We Can Offer You
- A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- An Opportunity to transform Traditional Mining into the future of Digital Mining
- Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across locations
- Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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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 - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".
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.What Barrick Gold employees say
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