Goldrush – 7 X 7 Experienced Underground Development Miner
Barrick Gold CorporationAbout the role
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
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