What are the responsibilities and job description for the Turquoise Ridge - Underground Industrial Hygiene Technician position at Barrick?
Position Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Nevada Gold Mines is looking for an Industrial Hygiene Technician at our Turquoise Ridge Operation. The Industrial Hygiene Technician will collect Industrial Hygiene samples in accordance with established procedures / guidelines, provide a support function for day-to-day Industrial Hygiene activities, and follow established guidelines to ensure protection of employee’s health.
Responsibilities
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
Nevada Gold Mines is looking for an Industrial Hygiene Technician at our Turquoise Ridge Operation. The Industrial Hygiene Technician will collect Industrial Hygiene samples in accordance with established procedures / guidelines, provide a support function for day-to-day Industrial Hygiene activities, and follow established guidelines to ensure protection of employee’s health.
Responsibilities
- Collect samples and provide support for Industrial Hygiene functions at the site including: Air monitoring, Biological Monitoring / Medical Surveillance, Radiation Safety, Audiometric Testing, Respiratory Protection, Hazard Communication, Maintain required records
- Conform to all Nevada Gold Mines policies and procedures.
- Collect samples in accordance with acceptable industrial hygiene policies and practices.
- Record events and circumstances contributing to exposure results, for the purpose of interpretation by an Industrial Hygienist.
- The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
- Safety and industrial hygiene experience is desirable.
- A working knowledge of computers and the ability to operate a word processor and spreadsheet are required.
- Must be able to work with diverse groups and personalities.
- Must be able to take direction and follow instructions closely.
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
- Self-confidence, motivation, and strong leadership and organizational skills.
- A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- An Opportunity to transform Traditional Mining into the future of Digital Mining
- Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across Nevada Gold Mine locations
- 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.
