What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cortez - Underground Fixed Maintenance Technician (Construction) position at Barrick Gold Corporation?
Position Description
Nevada Gold Mines is looking for an Underground Fixed Maintenance Technician to join our team. 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. Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Underground Fixed Maintenance Technician at our Cortez underground operations. As part of the Cortez 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 underground mining, maintenance, and metals. At Nevada Gold Mines 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 Underground Fixed Maintenance Supervisor, the Underground Fixed Maintenance Technician is responsible for the following:
- Perform preventative maintenance and repair of both surface and underground fixed mining equipment such as crushers, conveyors, concrete mixing systems, pumps etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of conveyor systems required
- Ability to troubleshoot and complete repair on all pumps required
- Basic fabrication skills including welding and cutting, brazing, arc welding, and air arc required
- Ability to identify parts needed for repairs by make, model, size, and type preferred
- Basic knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics and the ability to apply those skills to troubleshoot and repair systems preferred
- Ability to read and use precision measuring tools, torque wrenches, and hand tools preferred
- Excellent safety and attendance record required
- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job required
