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 division is growing, and we are looking for a Communications Engineer, Surface Automation at Nevada Gold Mines. The successful candidate is responsible for the coordination of internal and external resources to ensure project deliverables are met and that the operational goals of the Autonomous Haulage and other surface automation implementations are fulfilled. Responsible for the execution of tasks with adherence to the constraints of a project budget, and while coordinating with NGM Open Pit and Information Technology departmentsAt 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:Develop and produce wireless communication plans within the context of changing operational scenarios to support Autonomous Haulage implementation operation at Cortez Open Pit.Responsible for the deployment, diagnosis, maintenance and repair of the Autonomous network and associated hardware and software.Maintain routers, switches, and wireless technologies.Work with various IT team members to resolve network issues.Work with mine operations team to ensure reliability of autonomous network.Plan network expansions to ensure continuous full coverage in operations area.Optimize autonomous network to ensure all equipment is able to maintain communication with the network at all times with required data transfer rates.Develop network documentation and standards.Develop alternative mine plan scenarios and analyze project sensitivities throughout NGM Open Pits.Provide project Communication internally to various project stakeholders.Participate in evaluation of all Technology solutions regarding Safety and Health Risk, Production Risk, and Sustained Feasibility.Ensure a Safe and Environmentally responsible project implementation with all staff, consultants, and contractors. Ensure adherence to the project budget, forecasts, and reporting cadences.Other responsibilities as needed. Qualifications:Accredited post-secondary education (a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical/Electrical/ Chemical/Mining or related field) will be considered as experience, amount depending on nature and extentrequiredTen (10) years practical experience in technical design of wireless networks and RF designrequiredFive (5) years practical experience operating a high-availability operation-critical communications networkrequiredFive (5) years practical experience in a leadership or technical services role within an open pit mining environmentrequiredDemonstrated safety leadership capability for both self and teamrequiredExcellent leadership, people, and communication skills to act as a Change AgentrequiredExhibit outstanding verbal and written communication skills, as well as organizational skills, and analytical skillsrequiredProficient with Microsoft Office Applications Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project rrequiredProficient with emerging technology adoptionpreferredProject management experiencepreferredOther factors that will be considered are employee performance, length of service, and work historyWhat We Can Offer YouA 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.#LI-JB1Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Job Identification228829Posting Date2024-03-06Apply Before2024-05-01Job ScheduleFull timeJob CategoryCapital ProjectsLocationsCarlin, NV, United States
