About Orica At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work. Orica has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023 and 2024. If interested in joining the Orica team and to be contacted by the Orica Recruiting team, text “New Job” to 52345. Orica does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Orica Immigration Sponsorship (e.g., H1-B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future. About the role - Mechanical Technician (Winnemucca, NV) We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for a Mechanical Technician within our Specialty Mining Chemicals team. The Mechanical Technician is responsible in assisting the maintenance team in the service and repair of all plant equipment, resulting in reliable production runs with limited mechanical downtime. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for all day-to-day maintenance needs. Duties may include regular/preventative machinery maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical or facilities issues, making necessary repairs, and completing all related documentation. What you will be doing • Provide maintenance support to Operations department for all mechanical equipment • Weekly oil and grease checks of rolling stock and certain process equipment • Repair of process vessels during shutdowns and support for startups • Installing and testing of various rotating equipment, pumps, seals, and gaskets • Basic understanding of testing motors and sensors for different testers • Basic ability to trace electrical wires, read a volt/ohm meter. Basic instrument understanding (4-20) signals • Forklift training, crane, truck driving, refrigerating training, and hydraulics • Ability to create/issue work orders and PMs in the CMMS (i.e. M3, SAP, and passport) • Knowledge of piping systems manual valves and welding capability is a plus What you will bring Minimum/Required Experience • 5+ years’ experience or equivalent experience in maintenance/electrical/welding preferred • 2-5 years of process control experience preferred • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. • Basic computer skills Physical requirement: • While performing the duties of this job, this position is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms • Frequently is required to sit and talk or hear • Occasionally required to stand, walk, and taste or smell • Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Your qualifications • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) • Have a clean driving record and possess a current/valid Nevada driver’s license • Stainless and/or Carbon welding certifications preferred Role dimensions • Monday to Friday • Onsite Full-time, on call every four weeks What we offer As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home. Benefits (Full Time Employees) • Medical/Prescription Drug – Two (2) plans to choose from • Dental – One (1) plan to choose from • Vision – One (1) plan to choose from • Health Savings Account • Flexible Spending Accounts • Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance • Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance • Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Company provided Employee Assistance Program • 401(k) + Company Match – 100% vested on first day. • Company provided Bonding Leave • Accrued Paid Time Off • Paid Sick & Safe Time • Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays We respect and value all Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status. We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica. Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process. All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made. Please also be advised that Orica will never request payment or require candidates to deposit a check during the recruitment and onboarding processes. Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a Drug-free workplace.
See More Details >>Requisition ID: 284761 • Relocation Authorized: National/International - Camp • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project • Work Location: Thacker Pass,NV Extraordinary Teams Building Inspiring Projects Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report . Project Overview Thacker Pass is the largest known lithium resource in the United States. Once complete, the mine and processing facilities will produce more lithium carbonate than any other facility in the United States by far – enough to power 1 million electric vehicles per year. As the EPCM contractor for Lithium Americas, Bechtel is responsible for managing and integrating the efforts of a team contractors engineering and building the facility. We are also managing procurement of about $1 Billion in goods and services. Earth work began in 2023 and design and procurement of long-lead equipment is underway. The project is located in the high desert and wide-open spaces of north-central Nevada about 25 miles from the Oregon border, 1 hour northwest of Winnemucca, Nevada and 3 hours northeast of Reno. Planned with sustainability and the environment in mind, the facility will use its excess process heat to generate electricity and will recycle process water up to seven times. Once the second phase of the project is complete, Thacker Pass will produce more than 16 times the current U.S. output of lithium. Bechtel is proud to play a critical role in the U.S. transition to cleaner energy and offers the following opportunity on the Thacker Pass Project. Job Summary In this role, you will monitor and organize subcontractor planning, safety, quality, and technical activities on a complex project with multiple stakeholders’ involvement, through the coordination and instruction of subcontractor’s management staff. Your field supervision will help ensure operations are planned to coincide with overall established schedules and that work methods are planned and executed safely. Major Responsibilities • Monitors and directs subcontractor activities, through coordination and instruction of subcontractors' management staff within the area of responsibility. • Role supports on large projects of high complexity with multiple stakeholders’ involvement. Planning • Reviews and monitors subcontractor construction schedules, resource charts, and material and equipment requirements. • Reviews and approves where necessary, subcontractor construction methods, schedules, manning charts, and material and equipment requirements. • Leads the construction operations impact on external interfaces to ensure they coincide with the overall established schedules. Safety / Quality • Monitors installation of materials and equipment to assure conformance with drawings, specifications, vendor, and other requirements • Implements and enforces policies, procedures and related work rules as established by field construction management. Technical • Works with Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting Engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents • Coordinates engineering solutions with Subcontractors, and Foremen and Craft Professionals. • Coordinates with Design on constructability issues. Education And Experience Requirements • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience Required Knowledge And Skills • Experience with Bechtel direct hire craft preferred • Contract management experience • Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures is preferred. • Experience in mining and metals • Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including ACONEX, TEAMWorks, Bechtel Productivity System , PTR, eSub and other automation tools which are used on Bechtel projects is an asset. • Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. • Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards. • Excellent communication and problem solving ability Total Rewards/Benefits For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy. Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com
See More Details >>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 Project Mechanical Engineer III to join the Capital Projects team at Turquoise Ridge mine. The successful candidate will assist and support team members with assigned aspects of mining and heavy industrial infrastructure projects. 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. 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: • Effectively manage progress on designs, cost allocations, scheduling and the execution activities required to complete a project. • Work closely with Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE), Permitting, Asset Management, Reliability, Operations and Technical Services, to research, analyze and provide supporting documents for inclusion in project scopes • Work closely with 3 rd party design companies and consulting engineers to ensure technical requirements of a project's scope are fulfilled and coordinated • Assist the Environmental (HSE)/Permitting group in obtaining required permits to prevent delays in construction, commissioning, and final handover to the plant • Research and provide information for inclusion in project scopes of work and subsequent contracts, procurement orders, required supporting documentation, and performs other duties as assigned • Formulate project parameters and scope, and assist in monitoring progress to address constraints • Preform other duties as assigned Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering or comparable relevant experience in engineering or a related field required • Six (8) to Eight (12) years of project planning/management experience required • Knowledge of the common project stages and phases (scoping, concept development, prefeasibility, feasibility and execution) required • Commitment to safety for self and others as well as embracing environmentally friendly work practices required • Basic working knowledge and familiarity of typical technical standards and specifications from ASME, ASTM, NVPA, NETA, etc. required • Ability to create and maintain a project schedule (MS Project, Primavera, etc.) • Familiarity with construction methods, quality oversight, commissioning and constructability reviews required • Contract management experience preferred • Proficient with MS Office products including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint and visualization software and scheduling software required • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required • Experience with DROM (Design for Reliability, Operability, Maintainability) practices preferred • Ability to work Underground preferred • Familiar with OR (Operational Readiness) practices and how to apply them preferred • Familiar with Business Improvement, Asset Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Reliability Engineering preferred • Familiarity with Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) initiatives preferred 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. Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #LI-JB1 Job Identification 233693 Posting Date 2025-04-16 Job Schedule Full time Job Category Capital Projects Locations Winnemucca, NV, United States
See More Details >>Becoming a mechanical tradesperson in Winnemucca typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to four years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 mechanical engineers nationwide, with projections indicating a 11% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Winnemucca earn an average of $800 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $85,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring mechanical tradespeople find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
