Carlin - Powderman (Tech 4 or Higher)

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 a Tech 4 Powderman to join our Goldstrike Open Pit Operations team!

As part of the Open Pit Operations team, the successful candidate will ensure drill area is properly cleaned before drilling and maintain an awareness of what is happening in work area - other traffic, machinery and plant, individuals

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most values 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:

Reporting to the Open Pit Drill & Blast Supervisor, the Open Pit Powderman is responsible for the following:

• Ensure drill area is properly cleaned before drilling and maintain an awareness of what is happening in work area - other traffic, machinery and plant, individuals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates competency on how to properly fill out a shot report and supplies used.
• Perform proper blast hole loading, priming, taping and stemming according to field conditions and blast design.
• Comply with state and federal safety and environmental regulations and Nevada Gold Mines policies and procedures.
• Proficiently operates and identify skid steer (including loading and unloading), bobcat, transport vehicles, drill water truck and track drill.
• Ability to use and understanding of Non-EL and Electronic Detonation systems.
• Maintains Possessors Questionnaire on file.
• Understands SOPS, CFR and BATFE regulations.
• Ability to operate around blast patterns.
• Knowledge of traffic rules and patterns.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential to meet job performance standards.
• Ability to be trained and a strong willingness to learn
• The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
• Perform all Powderman Tech 3 duties.
• Other duties as directed to ensure optimal safe operation.

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 industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.