What are the responsibilities and job description for the Turquoise Ridge - Underground Network & Communications Technician 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 Underground Network & Communications Technician to join our Turquoise Ridge Underground Maintenance Electrical team. The successful candidate will assist in developing and guiding projects to support short and long term mine plans.
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
Reporting to the Underground Network and Communication Supervisor, the Underground Network and Communication Technician is responsible for the following:
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 .
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 Underground Network & Communications Technician to join our Turquoise Ridge Underground Maintenance Electrical team. The successful candidate will assist in developing and guiding projects to support short and long term mine plans.
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
Reporting to the Underground Network and Communication Supervisor, the Underground Network and Communication Technician is responsible for the following:
- Perform all network and communication maintenance duties required in the mine and on surface. Equipment includes, but not limited to fiber optic network, wireless network, Cisco switches, Radio and radio controls.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Three (3) years experience with underground network and communications preferred
- Formal education in network and/or communications preferred
- Possess strong knowledge/skills in Network & Communications repair, maintenance, installation and troubleshooting of complex underground equipment preferred
- Willingness to learn and apply new skills to repair all underground mobile mining equipment required
- Proven safe work record required
- Willingness to work in a team based maintenance organization required
- Strong dedication to safety and courageous leadership required
- Demonstrated knowledge of SAP/EAM preferred
- The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.
- 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.
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 .
