Turquoise Ridge - Open Pit Mine Maintenance Technician

Barrick Gold Corporation•Winnemucca, NV

65d

About The Position

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an opportunity for you! Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Maintenance Technician in our Turquoise Ridge Surface Maintenance 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. Reporting to an Open Pit Maintenance Supervisor, the Mechanic is responsible for the following. Complete routine maintenance activities for the purpose of ensuring the availability and safe functioning of large mining, support equipment fleets Maintain shop areas, tooling and service vehicles to ensure a clean and safe work environment Perform daily pre-shift work inspections and participate in individual and group hazard identification processes Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Two (2) plus years of experience in maintenance of mobile, farm, trucking, aircraft, military or support equipment preferred
Basic knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics required
Ability to work safely and effectively with minimal supervision required
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people required
Experience handling tires preferred
Ability to accomplish strenuous physical labor under all weather conditions required
Lift at least 50 lbs. required
Proven safe work record with belief and value seen in courageous leadership model required
Ability to be an initial team member in a growing, fast paced environment, and support team in attainment of safety, environmental, equipment protection and production goals with a proven safety record required
Housekeeping standards are maintained to a high level required
Good written and verbal communication skills required
The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role

Responsibilities

Works as a team member
Works effectively with other crews
Demonstrate safe and environmentally sound work practices
Preventative Maintenance - Maintain shop hose reels, operate fuel islands, Operate fuel/lube trucks, Know what oil goes in each compartment - Refer to appropriate service manual, Select proper oil weight, Determine if engine should be running or shut off for proper oil level, Clean fittings and machine area before adding oil, Add oil to proper level, Insure oil hose fitting is capped and stored properly
Equipment Operation - Rigging techniques - Identify the weight of object being picked, Select proper rigging, Inspect rigging, Verify capacity of equipment used to make the pick, Inspect equipment, Select proper picking points, Proper attachment of rigging, Use a tag line if needed, Use proper hand signals for lifting, Maintain proper positioning during pick, Inspect, clean and return rigging to storage area
Computer/Manuals - Build sample labels and take oil samples, Order parts from warehouse, Create work orders, Create warehouse requisitions, Enter work order text, Enter allocated labor
Works effectively with other departments
Electrical - Replace lights
Complete routine maintenance activities for the purpose of ensuring the availability and safe functioning of large mining, support equipment fleets
Maintain shop areas, tooling and service vehicles to ensure a clean and safe work environment
Perform daily pre-shift work inspections and participate in individual and group hazard identification processes
Perform other duties as assigned.