Goldrush - Underground Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Position Description:  

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an opportunity for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Underground Electrical & Instrumentation Technician in our Goldrush 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:

• Assist operations, maintenance, and metallurgical groups by understanding, troubleshooting, problem solving, and optimizing instruments, equipment, and systems
• Pull and terminate all instrumentation cable
• Perform advance value/actuator repairs and calibration
• Read advanced P&ID’s, loop diagrams, and schematics
• Write and adapt calibrations and preventative procedures
• Utilize test equipment, Electronic/Electrical theory, computer loops, and mechanical theory to calibrate Instruments
• Perform advance troubleshooting of instrumentation
• Perform transformer/switch gear/motor control repairs
• Perform preventative maintenance –troubleshooting, plant process and flow, transformers, switchgear, and MCCs
• Layout panels and cabinets
• Comply with state and federal health and safety regulations, company policies and procedures and the company's environmental compliance policy

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Qualifications:

• Experience in the operation and maintenance of electrical, electronic and instrumentation equipment used in the Industrial or Mining industries
• Experience with PLC programming
• Experience with VFD programming
• Electrical Degree or equivalent experience
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Proven excellent safety and attendance record
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job
• 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 your colleagues in the industry.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across Nevada Gold Mine locations.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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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.

 

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.