Cortez

Elko, Nevada

Barrick Gold Corporation
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Position Description: Nevada Gold Mines is looking for a Drilling Supervisor to join the UG Cortez MRM team located in Elko, NV. The successful candidate will partner with Drilling Services and Geology teams to ensure drilling programs are executed according to plan and in compliance with all Nevada Gold Mines Safety and Health, Contractor Management and Environmental policies and applicable regulatory agency guidelines. Responsibilities: Review project scopes of work and support drill planning Provide technical advice on the suitability of proposed drilling methods to achieve project objectives Ensure drill sites are constructed within design parameters and ready for occupancy Ensure drill rigs are property set up Provide detailed daily activity reporting Accurately reports status updates on hole conditions, sample quality and recovery and delays to drilling Liaison with Mine Operations personnel Ensure all down hole surveys are performed to client specifications Inspect equipment and laydown areas Manage inventory of consumables Participate in contractor safety meetings and incident investigations Conduct visible felt leadership interactions with drill contractors Qualifications: Two (2) years of experience with exploration drilling, specific technical knowledge of air rotary and core drilling Experienced in contract management Strong commitment to achieving zero accidents and citations Good communication skills and problem solving skills Experience with computer software (MS Office, AcQuire) Familiarity and understanding of exploration process Ability to travel locally on a routine basis 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 About Nevada Gold Mines Nevada Gold Mines is a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corporation (61.5%) and Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (38.5%), combining their significant assets across Nevada to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world and realize the full potential of these mines through synergies and best-in-class operational improvements. The massive mining operation comprises 8 mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities that produced an estimated 4 million ounces of gold in 2018. Three of these assets are Tier One gold mines: Barrick's Cortez; the combination of Barrick's Goldstrike and Newmont Goldcorp's Carlin; and the combination of Barrick's Turquoise Ridge and Newmont Goldcorp's Twin Creeks. In addition, Barrick's Goldrush-Fourmile project has the potential to become the fourth Tier One asset in this portfolio. The new JV is expected to generate around $5 billion in cost savings over the next five years. Nevada Gold Mines is operated by Barrick. Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Date Posted: 20 April 2024
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