Goldrush - Drill & Blast Subject Matter Expert

Barrick Gold Corporation • Elko, NV

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Drill & Blast Subject Matter Expert with our Goldrush Underground Operations department. 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.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in underground drill and blast operations required
• Previous experience with stope drilling, production blasting, and development blasting required
• Strong understanding of explosives handling, blast design principles, and underground blasting safety standards required
• Ability to work safely and effectively in an underground mining environment required
• Stable, consistent work history required
• Proactive safety and environmental track record required
• Ability to communicate effectively with all mine operations personnel required
• Ability to deliver constructive feedback and hands-on instruction in a professional manner required
• Ability to work within a team environment, work closely with peers at all levels with a professional attitude required
• Ability to perform the essential functions of this job required

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of underground mining experience preferred
• Previous mentoring, coaching, or crew leadership experience preferred
• Experience operating and troubleshooting underground drill and blast equipment preferred
• Experience with emulsion systems, charging equipment, and emulsion pump maintenance preferred
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Take ownership in and accountability for maintaining safe work practices, safe workplaces, and safe operation and maintenance of all equipment
• Mentor, coach, and develop underground mining personnel in safe and efficient drill and blast practices
• Provide hands-on training and field leadership in stope drilling, stope loading, face drilling, face round loading, and blasting activities
• Evaluate operator performance and provide constructive feedback to improve safety, productivity, drill accuracy, fragmentation, and blast results
• Promote adherence to company safety standards, procedures, and operational best practices related to explosives handling and blasting operations
• Lead by example in hazard recognition, risk mitigation, and proactive safety engagement
• Train and support crews in proper drilling patterns, burden and spacing control, charging techniques, tie-ins, and blast sequencing
• Assist in optimizing drilling and blasting practices to minimize dilution, over-break, and rework while maximizing advance and fragmentation
• Able to safely handle, transport, and load explosives in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Able to perform safe and effective face round loading and blasting activities
• Able to perform safe and effective stope loading and blasting activities
• Able to troubleshoot drilling and blasting issues and recommend corrective actions
• Able to understand and interpret drill plans, blast designs, and mining layouts
• Able to perform basic care, inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance of drill and blast equipment
• Able to maintain and troubleshoot emulsion pumps and related charging equipment
• Support onboarding and skills advancement of miners through practical demonstrations and field instruction
• Maintain accurate training documentation and communicate progress and development needs to leadership
• Assist supervisors and crews in identifying continuous improvement opportunities related to drill and blast performance
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time at the discretion of the company

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed