Turquoise Ridge - Mechanical Engineer I

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 Capital Projects team at Turquoise Ridge is growing, and we are looking for a Mechanical Engineer I. The successful candidate will plan, schedule and coordinate the engineering work on capital projects of moderate scope, taking ownership of assigned projects from scope through construction and closeout with support from senior engineers.

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:

- Own assigned capital projects and work packages of moderate scope from start to finish: scope definition, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
- Drive work forward independently: set next steps, follow up with stakeholders, vendors and contractors, and escalate roadblocks early.
- Prepare scopes of work, requests for quote/proposal, cost estimates and schedules, and evaluate vendor and contractor bids.
- Review engineering designs, calculations and drawings for structures, piping, pumping, ventilation, hoisting, material handling, and mobile/fixed equipment.
- Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Electrical, Safety, Procurement and Finance to keep projects aligned and on schedule.
- Oversee contractors and technicians in the field to ensure work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and to specification.
- Manage, track, and report project status, cost, safety compliance, and schedule clearly and concisely to project leads and management.
- Promote and enforce safety, environmental and MSHA compliance on all project work.
- Support mining operations and fixed maintenance on critical issues and initiatives.
- The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or comparable relevant experience in engineering or a related field required
- One (1) to four (4) years of engineering experience; internships or co-ops in mining, heavy industry, construction or manufacturing are a strong plus.
- Clear written and verbal communication, including presenting technical information to non-technical audiences required.
- Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); MS Project or similar scheduling tools required .
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of a project or initiative and see it through to completion.
- Strong organization and follow-through; able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines at once.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or 3D CAD (Inventor, SolidWorks or similar) preferred.
- Mining or heavy industrial experience preferred.
- Familiarity with SAP preferred.
- Willingness to work underground and in field conditions 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.