Cortez – Open Pit Operational Support Engineer II

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 Operational Support Engineer II at our Cortez surface operations. This position will maintain and validate reports to track operational performance and present insights for ongoing projects.

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:

• Collaborate across the site to consolidate and present daily, weekly, and monthly reporting data.
• Maintain and validate reports to track operational performance and present insights for ongoing projects.
• Facilitate preparation and presentation of reports for forecast and budget review meetings, ensuring timely and accurate data submission.
• Facilitate review of forecasts, budgets, and operational performance.
• Track actions and progress towards completion.
• Organize and facilitate continuous improvement workshops in collaboration with various operating divisions.
• Work with teams to identify opportunities for optimization, waste reduction, and efficiency improvements.
• Follow up on the progress of improvement initiatives, ensuring timely completion and implementation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the site and external stakeholders, including customers, contractors, and regulatory agencies, for site visits and inspections.
• Coordinate logistics for external stakeholder visits, ensuring all requirements are met for successful engagements.
• Assist in creating presentations and documentation to support site visits and tours.
• Provide technical and operational support to various departments, helping troubleshoot issues and optimize performance.
• Collaborate with department managers to understand ongoing challenges and work toward practical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations across all initiatives and projects.
• Ensure that all reports, presentations, and documentation are up to date, accurate, and distributed to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain records of continuous improvement initiatives, budget review outcomes, and external stakeholder interactions for future reference and audits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field required
• 3-5 years of experience in an operations, engineering, or continuous improvement role preferred 
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data consolidation and reporting required
• Experience facilitating cross-functional meetings and continuous improvement workshops preferred
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels required
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines required
• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other reporting tools preferred
• Experience in liaising with external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies preferred

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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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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