What are the responsibilities and job description for the Goldstrike - Roaster Operator position at Barrick?
Job Description
Nevada Gold Mines is looking for a Roaster Operator to join the Process Operations team.
Responsibilities
Reporting to a Roaster Operations Supervisor, the Roaster Operator is responsible for the following;
What We Can Offer You
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.
Nevada Gold Mines is looking for a Roaster Operator to join the Process Operations team.
Responsibilities
Reporting to a Roaster Operations Supervisor, the Roaster Operator is responsible for the following;
- Inspect start and stop conveyors, all scrubbers, air slides, bucket elevators, associated blowers, feeders, and fans for the operation of the Roaster
- Check feed production samples for required size and inspect lube systems and grates
- Control addition of reagents, percent solids, and pH
- Operate thickener, and monitor floc and coagulant usage
- Troubleshoot and clean scale buildup in launders and pipes
- Monitor temperature and chemistry of cooling tower
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Three (3) to five (5) years of Roaster experience preferred
- Proven safety and attendance record required
- High-pressure, high-temperature experience preferred
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with peers in a team environment required
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize a heavy workload required
- Ability to perform the essential functions of this job 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, 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.
- Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
- 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.
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.
