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El Nino - Underground Miner

El Nino - Underground Miner

Barrick Gold Corporation

Carlin, NV • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Barrick Gold rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 29 rated mining

Job description

Job Description
Position Description:
Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!
Nevada Gold Mines is looking for an Underground Miner to join our El Nino Underground Operations Team.
At Nevada Gold Mines, 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 sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Underground Operations Supervisor, the Underground Miner is responsible for the following:
  • Safely and effectively operator mining equipment
  • Be expected to work in a safe and efficient manner
  • Train employees to operate underground equipment
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
  • Two (2) years of mining experience preferred
  • Prior underground and/or equipment operation experience preferred
  • Excellent safety, attendance and work records required
  • Demonstrate initiative as a team member in a growing, fast-paced environment required
  • Ability to communicate with all Mine Operations personnel required
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision required
  • Previous haul truck driver or equipment operation experience preferred
  • The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.

What We Can Offer You
  • A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
  • Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
  • Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
  • Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About Us
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".
About the Team
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.

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