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

 

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, 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.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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