What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cortez - Open Pit Electrician position at Barrick?
Position Description
JOB 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 an Open Pit Electrician to join our Cortez operations. A successful candidate will have the capabilities to perform equipment repairs and similar duties that require no oversight or direction.
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
About Us
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 .
About The Team
Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.
JOB 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 an Open Pit Electrician to join our Cortez operations. A successful candidate will have the capabilities to perform equipment repairs and similar duties that require no oversight or direction.
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
- Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and installs electrical equipment and systems. Utilizing technical, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.
- Performs general maintenance duties
- Work on projects throughout the entire facility running conduit, pulling wire, and connecting devices, using lifts and ladders.
- Perform equipment repairs and similar duties that require no oversight or direction.
- Uses complex electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and correct problems.
- Displays positive attitudes and practices good work ethics that reflect the mission, philosophy, and goals of the company.
- Provides excellent customer service.
- Complete tasks in a timely manner and provide feedback.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- A minimum of 5 years related work experience as an Industrial or Commercial Electrician required
- Knowledge in using hand tools, electrical meter, and testing equipment required
- Efficient in sizing conductors, conduits and using NEC Code Book required
- Experienced in handling low to high voltage up to 480 VAC required
- Strong knowledge in troubleshooting of motor controls, drives, and electronic components required
- Ability to interpret electrical prints and schematics preferred
- Ability to install electrical equipment and circuit modification preferred
- Ability to work in high elevation up to 80 ft. high required
- Ability to lift and carry at least 90 pounds required.
- Perform job responsibilities with integrity under minimal to no supervision required.
- Proven attention to detail with a high level of accuracy required.
- Excellent organizational, time management skills required.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently required.
- Demonstrated well-developed interpersonal skills, with a courteous and pleasant customer service focus required.
- Excellent verbal, written, and radio communication skills required.
- Capability to multi-task, self-manage and self-motivate required.
- Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards required.
- Willingness to work weekends and possible overtime required.
- Willingness to work in inclement weather conditions required.
- 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.
About Us
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 .
About The Team
Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.
