Position Description
JOB 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 a Chemist I or II to join the Carlin Process team. The Chemist is responsible for QA/QC functions in the laboratory for daily operations working closely with laboratory supervisors. They maintain, troubleshoot and optimize laboratory instrumentation.
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 communitie
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Responsibilities
- QA/QC functions in the laboratory for daily operations working closely with laboratory supervisors
- Collect, compile and analyze large sets of QA/QC analytical data and be able to draw useful conclusions from datasets.
- Maintain, troubleshoot and optimize laboratory instrumentation
- Researching and purchasing of new laboratory instrumentation
- Maintain service contracts and are responsible for preventative maintenance on instrumentation
- Supervise vendor field service engineers for service visits and ensure their safety
- Support laboratory technicians with chemistry and laboratory technical knowledge.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Zero to five years of post-graduate experience preferably within the mining industry required
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Mining industry experience, preferably within a production environment preferred
- B.S. in Chemistry or equivalent required
- M.S. or other advanced degree preferred
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, Outlook, etc.) required
- Oracle R11.5.10 or R12 or similar ERP preferred
- LIMS 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 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.
About Us
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 .
About The Team
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.