What are the responsibilities and job description for the Goldstrike - Process 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 exciting opportunity for you!
Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Process Operator to join our Goldstrike Autoclave Operations Team. The Process Operator will ensure safe and efficient operation of various processing circuits/equipment including but not limited to: grinding circuits (wet/dry), crushing circuits ( jaw/gyro/cone), carbon-in-leach, resin-in-leach, elution (carbon/resin), autoclaves, roasters, thickeners, boilers, water treatment systems, off gas/gas handling, reagent handling, electrowinning, retort/induction furnaces, solution balance, sample collection, data recording, retrieval of sample data, proper handling of potentially hazardous chemicals, monitoring/controlling water and slurry flows, reagent addition, checking conveyors, pumps, valves, piping and other equipment, making calculations and adjustments as needed to maintain operating parameters within limits. Inspect and check all other components of operating systems and equipment regularly. Maintains housekeeping and circuit cleanliness to ensure safe operation.
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:
- Conduct work area exam for assigned area(s) to identify substandard conditions that may pose a danger to personnel and take necessary steps to correct identified substandard conditions and document all noted conditions not corrected by the end of shift
- Conduct routine equipment inspections to identify conditions or defects that may impact employee safety, environmental compliance, property damage or reliability of equipment and take necessary steps to mitigate defects. (Make basic repairs if employee has training, skill, and knowledge or generate work request in work management system.)
- Conduct detailed equipment inspections as assigned, document deficiencies and generate work requests. (Safety equipment and plant equipment)
- Maintain circuit operating parameters within designated limits
- Ensure all sampling is conducted at designated intervals, accurately processed, and results documented as defined by procedure
- Operate assigned circuit(s) within specified standards to ensure federal/state/local/site requirements/regulations
- Stop and start all components or equipment in system.
- Understand process flows and equipment fundamentals to properly execute LOTO, & trouble shooting actions as required
- Work with team members to effectively and efficiently complete tasks
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Ability to perform the essential functions of this position, including working in hot or cold weather conditions required
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work with minimum supervision required
- Proven safety and attendance record required
- Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ experience working in a processing facility preferred
- Knowledge of high pressure/high temperature systems preferred
- Direct experience working in the Process or Mining environment preferred
- Experience in handling chemicals and reagents preferred
- Experience in other phases of gold ore processing preferred
- The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.
