Barrick Gold

Position Description:

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. 

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Environmental Technician/Business Assistant at our Turquoise Ridge Complex. As part of the Environmental team, the successful candidate will be support centric adding to our already challenging, yet rewarding, work environment strengthening our mining operations. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with sampling and monitoring requirements of various permits and programs. 

At Nevada Gold Mines 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:

• Collect environmental data and samples necessary for environmental compliance reporting.
• Use a variety of instruments and equipment to gather data and conduct monitoring.
• Conduct inspections required by various compliance programs.
• Ensure accurate documentation of sample collection and data.
• Manage analytical data within the EQuIS database.
• Provide training for site personnel, where necessary.
• Travel to remote areas of the site and collect samples and monitoring data.
• Troubleshoot sampling equipment, pumps, weather stations, transducers.
• Courier samples to and from site.
• This position requires fluid communication within the Environmental Team and with external stakeholders outside of the group.
• This position requires the ability to regularly walk over uneven, sloped, rocky, wet or icy ground and the ability to lift 50 or more pounds consistently and safely. 
• Perform business assistant duties such as assisting others with data entry, attending meetings, mail distribution, handling confidential information, and other administrative functions.
• Assist with opacity duties, will need to obtain visual emissions certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Certificate in science/engineering or degree in science preferred
• Previous experience in hydrology data collection, databases, field instrumentation and electronics preferred
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with others required
• Strong computer skills including experience with PowerPoint, Word & Excel required, experience with systems such as Isometrix, SAP, and EQuis preferred
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors throughout the year, with little supervision in remote areas required
• Ability to handle vehicles and navigate dirt roads making decisions to prevent property damage and safety events required
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs required
• Previous administrative experience with all Microsoft Office products required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with various levels of employees required
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously required
• Ability to drive results and ensure completion of time sensitive deadlines required

What We Can Offer You 

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• An Opportunity to transform Traditional Mining into the future of Digital Mining
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across Nevada Gold Mine locations
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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.

With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is drawn almost entirely from our host nations and equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into all of 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.

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.