Goldstrike - Roaster Operator

Posting Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an opportunity for you!

Nevada Gold Mines is looking for a Roaster Operator to join the Process Operations team.

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. 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:

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

Qualifications:

• 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
• The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.

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.

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.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company.  With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States.  We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth.  Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".