
NGM- Mechanical Engineer I, II or III
- Elko, NV
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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, design
- Forecasting of 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
- Tailings slurry pumping and piping systems, including systems for a new tailings facility;
- Upgrading miscellaneous process equipment to state-of-the-art, including screen decks, tramp metal removal systems, conveyor systems, carbon regeneration kilns, O2 plant compressors, air compressors, pumps, etc.
- 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)
- Work closely with Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE), Permitting, Asset Management, Reliability, Operations and Technical Services, to research, analyze and provide supporting documents for work inclusion in project scopes
- 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;
- Pump sizing for booster and downhole pumps
- Sizing of transformers
- Sizing and design of pipelines
- Generate reports on pumping data
- Assist with wireless communication infrastructure and automation projects
- Bachelor degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or minimum of one (1) to ten (10) years practical engineering/maintenance experience working in a mining, minerals processing or related field 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 AutoCAD 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
- 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.