Turquoise Ridge - Sr. Electrical Engineer

Position Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 a Sr. Electrical Engineer at our Turquoise Ridge complex. The Electrical Engineer will assist with maintenance activities for the Process, Surface and Underground. They will be responsible for all medium and low voltage equipment, as well as design and oversee technical aspects of construction projects to ensure compliance with specifications, drawings, and electrical codes and to ensure safe work performance.

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

• Conducting engineering design, calculations, analyses, and development of electrical equipment specifications, standards, and procedures.
• Assess RCM/RCA team requirements, secure resources, and provide RCM/RCA essential element training for team members.
• Organize and document all aspects of an RCA Analysis, including meeting, doing the analysis, verifying, and drawing factual conclusions about why undesirable events occur. Develop recommendations to eliminate the risk of recurrence of the event.
• Organize and document all aspects of a RCM Analysis, including meeting, doing the analysis, developing the maintenance strategy, reviewing the maintenance strategy with area managers and following up on the implementation of maintenance tasks.
• Develop and track measures that define success for each study. Publish results for upper management review.
• Performing computer related functions such as drawings, spreadsheets, and database compilations.
• Provide technical knowledge and field troubleshooting skills for power distribution, electrical controls and instrumentation systems, and components.
• Provide safety leadership and responsibility in the Electrical Department through training and education of Electrical personnel.
• Responsible for providing quality work, which includes internal and external customer satisfaction, quality processes/procedures, and quality equipment/tools.
• Facilitate on-going maintenance of the power distribution high, medium, and low voltage switchgear, 5KV motors and their control systems.
• Must be able to interface and communicate effectively with customers through performance of field investigations in response to customers’ needs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of electrical maintenance strategies and plans.
• Management of Engineering Design consultants including all design activities.
• Provide input to design consultants to ensure the design meets operating requirements and permitting requirements.
• Assist in tendering and awarding engineering design requirements.
• Ensure the engineering design schedule is managed to meet the construction schedule requirements.
• Provide oversight for the construction and commissioning of all process related projects and systems.
• Aid with contractor supervision.
• Ensure correct operating procedures are followed regarding safety, environmental, and project objectives.
• Ensure all mineral processing project aspects are carried out in a manner that will meet or exceed Nevada Gold Mines values and vision.
• Implement project delivery systems and tools.
• Ensure compliance with all project management systems including document control integrity, contractor management, scope change control, provide oversight during commission, provide oversight for process equipment procurement, maintain project within approved scope, work closely with civil and mechanical capital project management to integrate engineering, design and construction activities and project administration.
• Assess and provide supervision of major shutdown activities that are specifically related to critical electrical equipment.
• Occasionally act as backup electrical and instrumentation supervisor if required
• On average, 70% work time perform in-office tasks and 30% work time perform in-field tasks (such as equipment troubleshooting, commissioning, investigation, supervision, etc.)
• Participate in networking forums for electrical reliability and maintenance within Nevada Gold Mines as well other external organizations – with the purpose of keeping knowledge up-to-date.
• Able to perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and/or Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) expertise required.
• Licensed as a professional engineer in USA or Canada preferred.
• Experience with project management preferred.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam preferred.
• Must have advanced knowledge of electrical engineering and design and be familiar with applicable codes, standards, and acceptable industry practices.
• Must have excellent technical knowledge of electrical and process control systems, including a thorough knowledge of electrical theory with experience in both AC and DC circuitry and motors, the ability to read and understand electrical schematics, logic and connection drawings, PLC experience, knowledge in medium and low voltage environments, experience in motor switchgear, control, and solid-state drives.
• Minimum of three years field experience in maintenance and/or project engineering required.
• Experience with managing contractors and contract management required.
• Be able to work overtime under urgent requests or under reasonable notifications.
• Excellent computer skills required.
• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must demonstrate the highest commitment to health and safety.
• Ability to utilize electronic systems and the use of Microsoft Office products required.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• SAP applications preferred.
• E-Tap power system analysis software experience preferred.
  
  

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.
  
  

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.