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Operations technician roles in Nevada are concentrated in Las Vegas's gaming and hospitality sector, Reno's growing manufacturing base, and the state's expanding data center and utility corridors. Major employers including NV Energy, Switch, and Caesars Entertainment have sponsored international workers for technical operations roles requiring hands-on systems expertise.
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Get Access To All JobsWould 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 an Open Pit Drill and Shovel Welder with our Open Pit Maintenance department.
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:
- Safely maintain a fleet of P&H electric shovels, Hitachi 5500 hydraulic shovel, Atlas Copco, and Epiroc drills.
- Maintain welds on various equipment using a variety of processes such as manual arc, tungsten inert gas, metallic inert gas, brazing, air arc, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability and functioning of required items ensuring safety.
- Install various items such as safety devices, railings, barriers, arc flash screens, etc. for the purpose of completing projects safely and within established time frames.
- Proficiency in AIR ARC procedures and running wire required.
- Competent in wear iron replacement.
- Responsible for reporting in writing detail of work activities at the completion of every job.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Three (3) years’ experience in related field preferred.
- Ability to maintain an inventory of personal tools to complete the job required.
- Personal hand tools required.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds required.
- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, team oriented and work with minimum supervision required.
- Proven safety record required.
- Excellent attendance record required.
- Willingness to work in adverse conditions required.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this job required.
- The ability to work a rotating schedule of days and nights is an essential function of this role.
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 Barrick locations.
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.
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 an Open Pit Drill and Shovel Welder with our Open Pit Maintenance department.
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:
- Safely maintain a fleet of P&H electric shovels, Hitachi 5500 hydraulic shovel, Atlas Copco, and Epiroc drills.
- Maintain welds on various equipment using a variety of processes such as manual arc, tungsten inert gas, metallic inert gas, brazing, air arc, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability and functioning of required items ensuring safety.
- Install various items such as safety devices, railings, barriers, arc flash screens, etc. for the purpose of completing projects safely and within established time frames.
- Proficiency in AIR ARC procedures and running wire required.
- Competent in wear iron replacement.
- Responsible for reporting in writing detail of work activities at the completion of every job.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Three (3) years’ experience in related field preferred.
- Ability to maintain an inventory of personal tools to complete the job required.
- Personal hand tools required.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds required.
- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, team oriented and work with minimum supervision required.
- Proven safety record required.
- Excellent attendance record required.
- Willingness to work in adverse conditions required.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this job required.
- The ability to work a rotating schedule of days and nights is an essential function of this role.
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 Barrick locations.
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.
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Which companies sponsor visas for operations technicians in Nevada?
NV Energy, Switch, and Tesla's Gigafactory near Reno are among the Nevada employers with documented histories of sponsoring international workers in technical operations roles. Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts also sponsor operations technicians supporting their large-scale facility and systems infrastructure. Mining companies operating in Nevada, including Barrick Gold and Nevada Copper, have sponsored technicians with specialized equipment and process control backgrounds.
Which visa types are most common for operations technician roles in Nevada?
The H-1B is the most commonly used visa for operations technicians when the role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a closely related field and qualifies as a specialty occupation. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican citizens in qualifying engineering technologist categories. For roles involving advanced automation or energy systems, some employers pursue EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visa sponsorship for long-term hires.
Which cities in Nevada have the most operations technician sponsorship jobs?
Las Vegas accounts for the largest share of operations technician sponsorship activity in Nevada, driven by its massive hospitality, gaming, and data infrastructure sectors. Reno and Sparks have grown significantly as manufacturing, warehousing, and renewable energy operations have expanded in the region, particularly near the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center. Henderson and North Las Vegas also have active industrial and utility operations that hire internationally sponsored technicians.
How to find operations technician visa sponsorship jobs in Nevada?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it easier to identify Nevada employers actively hiring operations technicians who will sponsor international candidates. You can search by location and role to surface positions in Las Vegas, Reno, and surrounding industrial corridors. Migrate Mate's board focuses exclusively on sponsoring employers, so you're not sorting through listings that don't apply to your work authorization situation.
What should international operations technicians know about working in Nevada?
Nevada's operations technician market skews toward industries with 24/7 facility demands, including gaming resorts, data centers, utilities, and mining, which typically require shift flexibility. Employers sponsoring through the H-1B must file a Labor Condition Application certifying they'll pay the prevailing wage for the role and location, which is determined by the Department of Labor. Nevada has no state income tax, which is relevant context when evaluating compensation during offer negotiations.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored operations technician jobs in Nevada?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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