Position Description:
We are seeking highly skilled and experienced Senior Mine Engineers to drive the technical integrity and long-term planning of our mine sites. In this hybrid (75% Site Based / 25% Central Based) role you will oversee the technical aspects of mine design and schedules, cost estimation, and manage the roadmap for future mining developments and growth projects that are critical to deliver the Life of Mine (LOM) plan. By bringing a strategic, systems-driven approach, you will help shape the future of our operations, while ensuring sustainability, quality, and alignment with the long-term goals of the company.
Available Positions include:
- Senior Underground Mine Engineer
Responsibilities:
- Ensure Technical Excellence: Exercise oversight over major forecasts and LOM plans to ensure necessary technical rigor is applied to deliver operational success.
- Develop and Manage LOM Technical Roadmap: Identify technical gaps and opportunities in future mining areas. Develop required work scopes and studies to ensure technical solutions align with the delivery of the LOM plan.
- Drive Growth Projects: Lead technical initiatives and studies for LOM growth projects, ensuring timely execution through collaborative project management and cross-functional teamwork.
- Best Practice Implementation: Identify and implement innovative technical improvements, driving operational excellence and optimizing mine planning processes. Collaborate with other technical specialists based at other sites to share developments and best practices across the organization.
- Utilize SME Resources: Notify and engage subject matter experts as needed to address complex technical challenges and enhance performance.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience) is required.
- 5 to 8 years of mine engineering experience with a strong background in mine planning, design, and project management, is preferred.
- Excellent safety record and the ability to demonstrate safety leadership
- Deep understanding of mine operations and design principles, with a strong background in LOM planning and infrastructure management
- Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale projects and lead cross-functional teams to achieve strategic business objectives
- Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills
- Ability to work outside (or underground) in varied climatic conditions for extended periods
What We Can Offer You:
- A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses, excellent benefits, paid time off (PTO), and stock purchase plans (where applicable)
- Nevada Gold Mines has several major mining operations located across Northeastern Nevada – this offers many opportunities to learn and grow within your career at different mine sites, other technical disciplines, operations roles, or management.
- Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Our Mission and Core Values:
Our Mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.
- Zero Harm
We value safety and health above all else, and we take personal responsibility and ownership as one team.
- Responsible and Accountable
We act as owners, challenge each other as peers, learn and build on successes. - Partnerships
We foster genuine partnerships and deliver on our commitments - Build a Sustainable Legacy
We earn our social license by being part of our host communities, managing the impact of our operations, and building a sustainable legacy - Results Driven
We are results-driven through agile decision-making and disciplined execution - Fit for Purpose
We keep it simple – delivering fit-for-purpose solutions - Be Honest, Transparent, and Act with Integrity
We communicate directly, honestly, and transparently.
Operated by Barrick, Nevada Gold Mines is a Joint Venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%). With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social, and economic considerations into all 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.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
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".
