Goldstrike - Open Pit Maintenance 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 Maintenance Technician in our Goldstrike Surface 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:

• Works as a team member
• Works effectively with other crews
• Demonstrate safe and environmentally sound work practices
• Preventative Maintenance - Maintain shop hose reels, operate fuel islands, Operate fuel/lube trucks, **Know what oil goes in each compartment - Refer to appropriate service manual, Select proper oil weight, Determine if engine should be running or shut off for proper oil level, Clean fittings and machine area before adding oil, Add oil to proper level, Insure oil hose fitting is capped and stored properly
• Equipment Operation - **Rigging techniques - Identify the weight of object being picked, Select proper rigging, Inspect rigging, Verify capacity of equipment used to make the pick, Inspect equipment, Select proper picking points, Proper attachment of rigging, Use a tag line if needed, Use proper hand signals for lifting, Maintain proper positioning during pick, Inspect, clean and return rigging to storage area
• Computer/Manuals - Build sample labels and take oil samples, Order parts from warehouse, Create work orders, Create warehouse requisitions, Enter work order text, Enter allocated labor
• Works effectively with other departments
• Electrical - Replace lights. 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.

 

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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.