Cortez - Mechanical Engineer, Dewatering

Barrick Mining Corporation•Crescent Valley, NV

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Nevada Gold Mines has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer at our Cortez operation. 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 maintaining a safe work environment, sending every person home safe and healthy every day, and leaving a sustainable legacy in our host communities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Mining, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; equivalent relevant engineering experience may be considered.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.
Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment and demonstrated ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience or demonstrated knowledge in pump system design, pipeline design, and/or industrial process systems is preferred.
Knowledge of project management principles, including experience coordinating projects, contractors, consultants, and contracts, is preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of measurement, instrumentation, and control systems, including the ability to monitor and regulate temperature, pressure, level, and flow in industrial processes, is preferred.
Experience with calibration, alignment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instrumentation such as pressure and flow transmitters; ability to use data analysis and diagnostics to improve system performance is preferred.
Familiarity with telemetry, automation, and process control systems, including installation, data collection, real-time monitoring, and integration of instrumentation into automation networks, is preferred.
Proficiency with AutoCAD is preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute aspects of small- and medium-sized projects, including project planning, justification, engineering, design, and implementation.
Develop project cost estimates and forecasts.
Provide engineering and design input to consultants and contractors.
Coordinate with internal Nevada Gold Mines teams throughout the planning, design, construction, and commissioning of wells and related infrastructure.
Communicate regularly with Operations, Environmental, Safety, Project Sponsors, and other stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.
Assist with the procurement of equipment, materials, supplies, and contracts.
Ensure projects are designed and constructed with safety as the highest priority and in accordance with applicable standards and requirements.
Provide technical input for the Annual Environmental Report submitted to the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP).
Perform pump sizing and selection for booster and downhole pump applications.
Perform transformer sizing and support electrical equipment requirements associated with projects.
Design and size pipelines and associated process systems.
Analyze and report project and operational data to management.
Support telemetry projects, including system installation, data collection, and data output.
Support automation and instrumentation projects to improve process monitoring, control, and system performance.
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and recommend engineering solutions to improve reliability, efficiency, and performance.