Portal Mines – Underground Surveyor

Position Description:

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 Underground Surveyor for our Carlin operations. The successful candidate will Provide a high-level of accurate surveying and sampling to the Mining Group as part of the open pit mining 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 a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Responsibilities:

The Underground Surveyor is responsible for the following:

• Responsible for taking accurate measurements of underground and surface workings and maintaining accurate and secure records
• Assist engineering team with critical functions including stope design and production planning
• Using engineering designs to guide mining activities. (Line and Grade)
• Utilize equipment, such as a total station and scanners to generate accurate surveys
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of basic survey methods preferred
• Applicable experience in underground mining or surveying preferred
• Knowledge of underground mining methods and design preferred
• Prior experience in Long hole Open Stoping or Drift and Fill mining preferred
• Demonstrate computer skills with 3D drafting programs preferred
• Strong math and computer skills required
• Strong verbal and written communication preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Commitment to developing and maintaining a safe work culture required
• Able to drive assigned company vehicles on surface and underground required
• Able to walk significant grades, uneven ground, and meet physical requirements of position required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision required
• Ability to work safely in underground mining environment required

What we can Offer You 

• 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!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Endless 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

The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.

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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.

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