What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cortez - Heap Leach Operator position at Barrick Gold Corporation?
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 Heap Leach Operator to join our Cortez Process Operations department. As part of the team, the successful candidate will be a team player adding to our already, diverse, yet rewarding working environment. The ideal candidate will possess a background in process 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. We offer a generous benefits package which includes a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Heap Leach Supervisor, the Heap Leach Operator is responsible for the following:
- Safely operate leach pad and ancillary mobile equipment
- Inspect work areas for any safety, environmental, or operational hazards
- Comply with legal obligations and NGM’s Safety policies and procedures
- Measure and record preg and barren solutions samples
- Measure and record operating data, flow meter (GPM), pressure readings
- Install emitter tubing and HDPE pipe
- Inspect solution ponds, netting or balls, pumps, valves, lines, or any environmental hazards
- Operate various equipment for the leach pad
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Experience with connecting and disconnecting piping and irrigation systems for heap leach pads preferred
- Capable of working without direct supervision required
- Two (2) years milling or mining experience preferred
- Ability to accomplish strenuous physical labor under all weather conditions required
- Ability to lift seventy-five (75) pounds required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
- Proven safe work record required
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.
