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Job Location: Elko, NV
Dimensions: The Systems Engineer supports the mine planning, operations and maintenance functions at the Cortez Hills Underground complex through data collection and governance, data transfer, reporting and analysis . Additionally, the Systems Engineer acts as vital link between site and the regional IT team .
Purpose: To oversee the various data systems in use by the mine planning and operations departments at the Cortez Hills Underground complex, contributing technical know-how to manage projects for implementing new information systems and ensure proper operations and maintenance of existing systems. In addition, you will be expected to identify and raise awareness of new technology that may be of interest to the operation. This role will allow you to apply your passion for problem solving, as well as your creativity and collaboration skills to successfully help design, execute, and deliver IT solutions.
Essential Duties:
- Plan, design, develop and implement an organization’s databases.
- Monitor the performance, scalability and security and resolves any issues.
- E valuate existing database design to determine necessary updates and integration requirements of new design, and to ensure final solutions meet organizational needs.
- Primary experience with SQL queries, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
- In-depth understanding of database management systems, online analytical processing (OLAP) and ETL (Extract, transform, load) framework
- Developing combinations of scripts, databases, dashboards to deliver analytics solution to solve specific client problems
- Background in data warehouse design (e.g. dimensional modelling) and data mining
- Design, develop, test, support and enhancement of PowerBI dashboards related to operational and mechanical performance, in support of driving business improvements.
- Technology Adopter – support the autonomous function; look for new technologies and/or processes that could be incorporated into the existing workflow to improve productivity.
- Provide mentorship to help train everyone else at Cortez in the systems available and data that can be extracted.
- Work closely with the planning team to help develop and maintain the Cortez productivity model using production tracking data.
- Communicate and interact with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that outcomes are satisfactorily delivered, and objectives are met.
Constraints, Framework and Boundaries:
The scope of work conforms to:
- Corporate objectives, which include all company policies and standards including S&ER, legal, engineering and other requirements as outlined within the NGM policy and standards documentation.
- Applying NGM Standards and Guidelines to ensure mine plans meet minimum requirements and risks, and that confidence levels are clearly understood.
- Manage directives from the Site Mine Manager and Engineering Superintendent, as well as from the NGM Hydrology Group and Project teams.
- Industry codes including SEC and SME.
Working Conditions: The Data Systems Engineer is a site-based role, with offices located at the Cortez Hills Underground Operations. The work roster consists of a 10-hour workday, Monday through Thursday, with various public holidays recognized by NGM. Occasional travel may be associated with the role, to international or domestic (NGM and non-NGM) locations.
Training and Experience : The minimum requirements for the job are:
- A degree in IT or relevant discipline or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
- Understanding mining operation, the production tracking/dispatch function and utility network environment advantageous , particularly experience installing mine technology which automates or semi-automates mining equipment
- Knowledge of SQL (RDBMS) , TCP/IP networking including wireless networks , MS Server (including virtualization) , Client Platforms & GPS technology
- Knowledge of scripting (Python, Powershell, etc)
- Understanding of API usage (REST, XML, SOAP) and ability to integrate systems
- Experience with Power BI and building/maintaining reports
- Knowledge in repair practices & failure analysis
- Strong analysis & troubleshooting skills
- Very good attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure in a challenging environment
- Ability to work collaboratively and influence others as required.
- The ability and willingness to train and develop team members.
- Strong customer service ethic
- Strong written & verbal communication skills
What We Can Offer You
- A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- An Opportunity to transform Traditional Mining into the future of Digital Mining
- Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across Nevada Gold Mine locations
- Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
About Nevada Gold Mines
Nevada Gold Mines is a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corporation (61.5%) and Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (38.5%), combining their significant assets across Nevada to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world and realize the full potential of these mines through synergies and best-in-class operational improvements.
The massive mining operation comprises 8 mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities that produced an estimated 4 million ounces of gold in 2018. Three of these assets are Tier One gold mines: Barrick’s Cortez; the combination of Barrick’s Goldstrike and Newmont Goldcorp’s Carlin; and the combination of Barrick’s Turquoise Ridge and Newmont Goldcorp’s Twin Creeks. In addition, Barrick’s Goldrush-Fourmile project has the potential to become the fourth Tier One asset in this portfolio. The new JV is expected to generate around $5 billion in cost savings over the next five years. Nevada Gold Mines is operated by Barrick.
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