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Portal Mines - Underground Instrumentation Control Technician

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LocationUnited States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 22, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Able to read RSLogix ladder logic and function block
Experience troubleshooting PLC software and hardware
Able to connect to, download, and upload RSLogix 5000 and 500 programs
Experience with RSLogix 5000 and RSLogix 500
Experience creating PLC programs in RSLogix 5000 and 500 platforms
Proven safe work record
Willingness to work in a team based maintenance organization
Strong dedication to safety and courageous leadership
Experience with Modicon PLCs
Experience with PanelView software
Experience with PI
Experience installing, troubleshooting and maintaining instruments
Demonstrated knowledge of Oracle/EAM
Skills
PLC
RSLogix 5000
RSLogix 500
wireless network
AB stratix 8000
Cisco switches
batch plant
metal removing plant
solid liquid separation plant
Modicon PLCs
PanelView
PI
Oracle/EAM
Position Description:
Nevada Gold Mines is looking for an Underground Instrumentation Process Control Technician to join our Portal Mines Underground Maintenance Team.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Underground Instrumentation Supervisor, the Underground Instrumentation Process Control Technician is responsible for the following:
• Perform all instrumentation process control maintenance duties required on equipment. Equipment includes, but not limited to all PLC, RSLogix 5000 and 500, wireless network, AB stratix 8000 and Cisco switches, batch plant, metal removing plant, and solid liquid separation plant.
• Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Able to read RSLogix ladder logic and function block required
• Experience troubleshooting PLC software and hardware required
• Able to connect to, download, and upload RSLogix 5000 and 500 programs required
• Experience with RSLogix 5000 and RSLogix 500 required
• Experience creating PLC programs in RSLogix 5000 and 500 platforms required
• Experience with Modicon PLCs preferred
• Experience with PanelView software preferred
• Experience with PI preferred
• Experience installing, troubleshooting and maintaining instruments preferred
• Proven safe work record required
• Willingness to work in a team based maintenance organization required
• Strong dedication to safety and courageous leadership required
• Demonstrated knowledge of Oracle/EAM preferred
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.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.
Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world’s Tier One gold mines - Barrick’s operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “B” and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “ABX”.