Barrick Gold Investments
NGM- Mechanical Engineer II or III
Barrick Gold Investments, Crescent Valley, Nevada, United States, 89821
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’s division is growing, and we are looking for a Mechanical Engineer for our team. The successful candidate will plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope. 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
Assist and lead project definition, scoping, costing, approval, design, permitting and construction activities of mining and processing infrastructure projects
Execution of some aspects of small and medium sized projects, including planning, justification, engineering, design
Forecasting of project costs
Assist in providing design input to engineering consultants
Assist in coordinating efforts internally within Nevada Gold Mines during planning, design, construction, and commissioning of wells
Initiate regular communication with operations, environmental, safety, project sponsor and stakeholders
Assist in procurement of equipment, supplies, and contracts
Tailings slurry pumping and piping systems, including systems for a new tailings facility
Upgrading miscellaneous process equipment to state‑of‑the‑art, including screen decks, tramp metal removal systems, conveyor systems, carbon regeneration kilns, O2 plant compressors, air compressors, pumps, etc.
Ensure projects are designed and constructed with safety being the highest priority
Provide input into the Annual Environmental Report which goes to the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP)
Work closely with Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE), Permitting, Asset Management, Reliability, Operations and Technical Services, to research, analyze and provide supporting documents for work inclusion in project scopes
Formulate project parameters, and assist in monitoring progress to address constraints
Act as primary liaison between the project execution team and the design engineering team
Support project execution through project controls, cost forecasting, scheduling, quantity surveying and reconciliation and earned value management
Pump sizing for booster and downhole pumps
Sizing of transformers
Sizing and design of pipelines
Generate reports on pumping data
Assist with wireless communication infrastructure and automation projects
Qualifications
Bachelor degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or minimum of one (1) to ten (10) years practical engineering/maintenance experience working in a mining, minerals processing or related field required
Knowledge of standard project delivery models and methods, including PMI’s PMBOK knowledge areas, basic stage gate project steps (scoping/concept/feasibility/implementation/ closeout), project controls/tracking, estimating, etc. preferred
Knowledge of the fundamentals of DROM (Design for Reliability, Operability, and Maintainability) and OR (Operational Readiness) principles preferred
Project Management knowledge is preferred
Experience with managing contractors and contract management is preferred
Competence in MS Office is required
Proficiency in AutoCAD is preferred
Familiarity with wireless data transfer and communications; installation, data collection/output
Strong oral and written communication skills are required
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this job is required
Benefits
A comprehensive compensation package including 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!
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.
Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Mining
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Responsibilities
Assist and lead project definition, scoping, costing, approval, design, permitting and construction activities of mining and processing infrastructure projects
Execution of some aspects of small and medium sized projects, including planning, justification, engineering, design
Forecasting of project costs
Assist in providing design input to engineering consultants
Assist in coordinating efforts internally within Nevada Gold Mines during planning, design, construction, and commissioning of wells
Initiate regular communication with operations, environmental, safety, project sponsor and stakeholders
Assist in procurement of equipment, supplies, and contracts
Tailings slurry pumping and piping systems, including systems for a new tailings facility
Upgrading miscellaneous process equipment to state‑of‑the‑art, including screen decks, tramp metal removal systems, conveyor systems, carbon regeneration kilns, O2 plant compressors, air compressors, pumps, etc.
Ensure projects are designed and constructed with safety being the highest priority
Provide input into the Annual Environmental Report which goes to the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP)
Work closely with Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE), Permitting, Asset Management, Reliability, Operations and Technical Services, to research, analyze and provide supporting documents for work inclusion in project scopes
Formulate project parameters, and assist in monitoring progress to address constraints
Act as primary liaison between the project execution team and the design engineering team
Support project execution through project controls, cost forecasting, scheduling, quantity surveying and reconciliation and earned value management
Pump sizing for booster and downhole pumps
Sizing of transformers
Sizing and design of pipelines
Generate reports on pumping data
Assist with wireless communication infrastructure and automation projects
Qualifications
Bachelor degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or minimum of one (1) to ten (10) years practical engineering/maintenance experience working in a mining, minerals processing or related field required
Knowledge of standard project delivery models and methods, including PMI’s PMBOK knowledge areas, basic stage gate project steps (scoping/concept/feasibility/implementation/ closeout), project controls/tracking, estimating, etc. preferred
Knowledge of the fundamentals of DROM (Design for Reliability, Operability, and Maintainability) and OR (Operational Readiness) principles preferred
Project Management knowledge is preferred
Experience with managing contractors and contract management is preferred
Competence in MS Office is required
Proficiency in AutoCAD is preferred
Familiarity with wireless data transfer and communications; installation, data collection/output
Strong oral and written communication skills are required
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this job is required
Benefits
A comprehensive compensation package including 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!
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.
Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Mining
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