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Position Description:
Are you an experienced Underground Miner seeking to advance your career in an established, forward-thinking company? Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) invites dedicated professionals to join our team and contribute to an industry-leading operation.
At NGM, our aim is to set the standard as the world's premier gold mining company. You'll work alongside skilled peers and have access to state-of-the-art technology while developing your expertise in a stable environment. Our Tier 1 Operations continue to expand, and we are looking for experienced underground miners to support our Goldrush operations.
Safety is our highest priority, and we are committed to providing a secure workplace where every employee returns home safely and contributes to positive changes within our communities. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage through national providers, an enhanced 401k plan with significant employer contributions, paid time off, company-sponsored clinics, and a share purchase matching program designed to help you achieve your financial goals.
Work Location & Camp Life:
Enjoy your new work schedule of seven days on and seven days off, allowing you to maintain both a fulfilling career and meaningful personal time. Travel is straightforward: arrive at the start of your rotation and depart at the end. We especially welcome candidates who can manage independent travel to the JD Lodge near Goldrush Operations in Crescent Valley, NV.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Underground Development Shifter, the Underground Miner is responsible for the following:
• You will help to foster a strong safety culture, promoting and exemplifying safe work practices and our core values throughout the organization
• Operate underground equipment (jumbo, bolter, scoop, haul truck, etc.) to safely and efficiently meet daily production and development targets.
• Perform drilling, loading, priming, and blasting activities according to engineered designs and company standards.
• Conduct pre-operational checks and basic maintenance on equipment, reporting any defects or issues to supervision.
• Visually inspect, scale, wash down, and paint the face; identify and address hazards such as bootlegs, miss holes, flags, and lifters.
• Assess ground conditions and install ground support as per the Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP).
• Prepare and advance development headings, including mucking, trucking, bolting, drilling, loading, and servicing.
• Place and remove blast guards and ensure compliance with all blasting procedures.
• Complete daily workplace inspections, equipment logs, and safety reports; communicate findings verbally and in writing.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and equipment.
• Support inventory control and assist with transporting supplies underground as needed.
• Lead by example in promoting a safe, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
• Mentor and support other team members to foster continuous improvement and development.
• You will help to promote a strong environmental culture, promoting and teaching environmentally friendly values and work practices.
• You will help to foster a strong safety culture, promoting and exemplifying safe work practices and our core values throughout the organization
• Perform other duties that may be assigned.
Qualifications:
• Must have at least eight (8) years of underground experience or more preferred
• Must have prior underground mining experience operating jumbos and bolters; Sandvik experience is 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
• Ability to read and understand equipment service manuals required
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this position required
• Candidates residing more than 200 miles from Goldrush Operations may receive priority consideration subject to accommodation capacity.
• 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.