Cortez - Underground Development Miner

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 Underground Development Miner with our Cortez Underground Production department. The successful candidate is responsible for being a team player adding to our already, diverse, yet rewarding working environment. The ideal candidate will possess a background in underground mining, and metals.

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:

• Take ownership in and accountability for maintaining safe work practices, safe workplaces, and safe operation and maintenance of all equipment
• Able to read cut sheets/maps and maintain line and grade
• Able to operate Single and Two Boom Jumbo
• Able to operate 6yd, 9yd, and 12yd Loaders
• Able to understand different rock types and drilling/blasting procedures to minimize over-break
• Able to understand and follow ground support plans
• Able to operate mechanized bolter
• Able to operate shotcrete equipment
• Able to handle explosives and load rounds in a safe and productive manner
• Able to install utilities such as ventilation and air/water/discharge pipe
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time at the discretion of the company

Qualifications:

• One year of underground mining experience preferred
• Previous heavy equipment operation experience preferred
• Ability to work safely and effectively in an underground mining environment required
• Stable, consistent work history required
• Proactive safety and environmental track record required
• Ability to communicate with all mine operations personnel required
• Ability to work within a team environment, work closely with peers at all levels with a professional attitude required
• Ability to perform the essential functions of this job required
• The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.

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.

 

With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is drawn almost entirely from our host nations and equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into all of our business decisions.

 

The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX. Learn more at www.barrick.com or follow us on LinkedIn.