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Position Description:

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 Electrician I with our Underground Maintenance department.

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 and Qualifications:

• Work as a team member.
• Works effectively with other crews and departments.
• Employee consistently follows all safety and company policies and procedures.
• Proficiently operates two types of support equipment.
• Maintains the ability to follow directions & to complete quality work.
• Employee maintains a high level of productivity and demonstrates ability to learn.
• Offers constructive solutions to problems and issues.
• Computer / Manuals - Create & research existing work orders in Ellipse, Opening and inserting job completion comments on work orders in Ellipse, Read, comprehend, and interpret technical data sheets, schematics, blue prints and instructional guides.
• Troubleshooting and Repair - Ability to understand and apply electrical theory in troubleshooting, demonstrate ability to apply math skills to the electrical trade.
• Programmable logic Controllers - Explain theory of operation of a PLC.
• Motors - Possesses basic motor knowledge to trouble shoot, repair, inspect and install electric motors, Perform basic motor alignment.
• Construction and Code - Read, comprehend, and interpret the National Electric Code select construction material, and install according to its guideline, Ability to install electrical systems including basic wiring, circuit installation, cables and switch gear up to 4160 volts, Demonstrate construction skills.
• Splicing - Make 4160 volt splice and terminate high voltage with supervision in a timely and workman like manner.
• Hoisting and Control - Explain operation of power feeds for hoists, Explain operation of Avtron drive control units, Explain operation of PLC control boxes, Explain operation of hoist control cubicles, Explain operation of hoist brake control panels, Explain operation of shaft control boxes, Explain operation of Tiley H.M.I. control desk, Explain operation of pneumatic brake system, Explain operation of digital hoist supervision cubicles, Explain shaft communications (Bells), Explain MSHA regulations for hoisting, Explain hoisting safeties, Document in log book.
• Power Distribution - Demonstrate knowledge of transformers and AC circuits, Demonstrate knowledge of electrical protective devices, Demonstrate understanding of power feed circuits to and from substation to all transformers, motor control centers, starters and motors, Ability to maintain power distribution systems, Ability to set up over current and short circuit protection devices.
• The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
• The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role

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

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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.