Goldrush - Drill & Blast Subject Matter Expert

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 Drill & Blast Subject Matter Expert with our Goldrush Underground Operations department. 

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

• Take ownership in and accountability for maintaining safe work practices, safe workplaces, and safe operation and maintenance of all equipment 
• Mentor, coach, and develop underground mining personnel in safe and efficient drill and blast practices 
• Provide hands-on training and field leadership in stope drilling, stope loading, face drilling, face round loading, and blasting activities 
• Evaluate operator performance and provide constructive feedback to improve safety, productivity, drill accuracy, fragmentation, and blast results 
• Promote adherence to company safety standards, procedures, and operational best practices related to explosives handling and blasting operations 
• Lead by example in hazard recognition, risk mitigation, and proactive safety engagement 
• Train and support crews in proper drilling patterns, burden and spacing control, charging techniques, tie-ins, and blast sequencing 
• Assist in optimizing drilling and blasting practices to minimize dilution, over-break, and rework while maximizing advance and fragmentation 
• Able to safely handle, transport, and load explosives in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements 
• Able to perform safe and effective face round loading and blasting activities 
• Able to perform safe and effective stope loading and blasting activities 
• Able to troubleshoot drilling and blasting issues and recommend corrective actions 
• Able to understand and interpret drill plans, blast designs, and mining layouts  
• Able to perform basic care, inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance of drill and blast equipment 
• Able to maintain and troubleshoot emulsion pumps and related charging equipment  
• Support onboarding and skills advancement of miners through practical demonstrations and field instruction 
• Maintain accurate training documentation and communicate progress and development needs to leadership 
• Assist supervisors and crews in identifying continuous improvement opportunities related to drill and blast performance 
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time at the discretion of the company 

Qualifications

• 10+ years of underground mining experience preferred 
• Extensive experience in underground drill and blast operations required 
• Previous experience with stope drilling, production blasting, and development blasting required 
• Previous mentoring, coaching, or crew leadership experience preferred 
• Strong understanding of explosives handling, blast design principles, and underground blasting safety standards required 
• Experience operating and troubleshooting underground drill and blast equipment preferred 
• Experience with emulsion systems, charging equipment, and emulsion pump maintenance preferred 
• Ability to work safely and effectively in an underground mining environment required 
• Stable, consistent work history required 
• Proactive safety and environmental track record required 
• Ability to communicate effectively with all mine operations personnel required 
• Ability to deliver constructive feedback and hands-on instruction in a professional manner required 
• Ability to work within a team environment, work closely with peers at all levels with a professional attitude required 
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills preferred 
• Ability to perform the essential functions of this job 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 industry colleagues.
• 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.

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.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company.  With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States.  We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth.  Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".