Job Description
Job Description 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 a Senior Engineering Electrical Engineer at our Carlin and Turquoise Ridge operations. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of our power distribution, transmission, and generation systems.
At Nevada Gold Mines 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. We offer a generous benefits package which includes 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!
Responsibilities: - Conduct in-depth analyses and studies focused on power systems, including load flow, short-circuit, arc flash and protective device coordination studies.
- Demonstrate advanced technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills in power distribution, transmission, and generation systems with voltage levels up to 120kV, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Ability to diagnose and resolve complex electrical power system issues efficiently.
- Lead the ongoing maintenance and reliability initiatives for power distribution switchgear, transformers, generators, and associated control systems, implementing predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.
- Serve as the primary technical liaison with internal stakeholders and electrical utility companies regarding power system requirements, performance assessments, compliance audits, and troubleshooting support.
- Manage engineering design consultants to ensure the development of robust power system designs for capital projects, providing technical guidance and review throughout the design process.
- Provide oversight for the construction and commissioning of power system-related capital projects, ensuring compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols, environmental regulations, and industry standards in all power system activities, promoting a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.
- Ensure that all power system initiatives and projects align with the core values and objectives of the Nevada Gold Mines, promoting efficiency, sustainability, and operational excellence.
- Coordinate with and manage external contractors and consultants involved in Electrical System projects, ensuring adherence to project scope of work, deliverables, timelines, budget, and quality standards.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency improvements within power system operations, implementing best practices and innovative solutions.
- Oversee power system-related projects from initiation to completion, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency improvements within power system operations, implementing best practices and innovative solutions.
Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required, Master's degree preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, or Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam preferred
- Minimum of five years of experience in power systems engineering, preferably in an industrial or utility setting required
- Proficiency in power system analysis software such as ETAP or SKM PowerTools preferred
- Strong understanding of electrical codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., NEC, NESC, IEEE, NETA) required
- Experience with managing external contractors and consultants required
- Experience with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. required
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical preferred
- Familiarity with SAP (ERP) software for project management, procurement, and resource tracking. preferred
- Commitment to professional development and staying abreast of industry trends and advancements in power system technologies 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.
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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 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.
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