Carlin - Dewatering Engineer II

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 Dewatering 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, and design
• Forecasting 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
• 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)
• 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;
• Water pump sizing and selection
• AC Transformer sizing and selection
• Water pipeline design.
• Pumping data collection and reporting
• Assist with wireless communication infrastructure and automation projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering 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 Autodesk AutoCAD/Civil 3D and Inventor 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 competitive medical, dental, and vision plans with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution and employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, a company match share purchase program, and much more.

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

• Opportunities to build practical field experience with electrical, controls, SCADA, communications, and mining infrastructure systems.

• 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.