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Specialist, Process Maintenance Trainer

Valmy, NV, United StatesPosted Nov 6, 2026

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At i-80 Gold, we are committed to establishing Nevada’s next leading mid-tier gold producer, underpinned by exceptional performance and a people-centered culture where every employee can contribute meaningfully. Our development plan encompasses five gold projects, including both open pit and underground mines—supported by three processing streams: the refurbishment of an autoclave processing facility, construction of a CIL plant, and a large-scale heap leach facility.

This environment presents a valuable opportunity to expand your skillset and advance your career. For more information about i-80 Gold please visit our website: www.i80gold.com . Who are we? Join us during this period of rapid growth within a collaborative, small team setting with a flat organizational structure, guided by our core values: care, integrity, respect, collaboration, and excellence .

Position: Specialist, Process Maintenance Trainer – Lone Tree Autoclave facility i-80 Gold Corp is seeking an experienced Process Maintenance Trainer to oversee maintenance training for its autoclave pressure oxidation (POX) facility. This role is critical to the company's strategy of processing refractory ore feedstocks and will be responsible for maintenance training activities leading to safe, efficient, and metallurgically optimized autoclave performance.

The successful candidate will play a key role in construction, commissioning, start-up/ramp-up activities and optimization of the POX facility to support the company's broader Nevada growth plans. Location : Lone Tree Complex, Humboldt County, Nevada Responsibilities: Champion a safety-first culture consistent with i-80 Gold's operational values, particularly around site and POX operations Help ensure compliance with MSHA regulations, Nevada state environmental permits, and internal safety standards Help ensure all regulatory certifications and schedules are maintained, including, but not limited to, pressure vessel inspection, fire systems, etc.

Participate in and/or lead root-cause investigations for safety incidents, process upsets or other significant events and implement corrective actions Develop, implement, coordinate and administer process maintenance training activities, including plans, materials, competency checklists and other training needs as required Work collaboratively with the maintenance, on-site administration, on-site health/safety/environmental teams and other i-80 teams to deliver i-80’s business objectives Foster a collaborative work environment where the operations and maintenance teams work as one team to deliver business objectives and work with other departments to proactively support them in those goals Foster a collaborative work environment where the operations, maintenance and metallurgy teams focus on safe and efficient operation in all areas of the process, including comminution, POX, neutralization, cyanidation, carbon handling, refining, cyanide destruction, tailing filtration, heap leach, and ancillaries Work closely with the Technical Services Team and Project Engineer to ensure commissioning, start-up and ramp-up for the facility is safe, efficient and performs to expectations Provide support for all operational readiness activities, including training for operators, maintainers and site support personnel Support workforce development as the site scales operations Proven track record of building and managing training programs Build trusted relationships across all teams and the community while championing a culture that reflects and supports i-80’s Mission, Vision and Values Develop, support and maintain all necessary training systems and documentation to ensure compliance with regulations, workforce competency requirements and project needs Enhance training as needs evolve Collaborate with corporate technical services teams on process improvement initiatives across i-80's Nevada asset portfolio Qualifications: Minimum High School Graduate or GED required.

Experience in process maintenance incorporating comminution, POX, neutralization, cyanidation, carbon handling, refining, cyanide destruction, tailing filtration, heap leach, and ancillaries Minimum of five (5) years of experience in process maintenance training Experience developing, supporting and administering training programs, and onboarding activities for company personnel and contractors Experience with competency-based training systems Proficient in developing an operator progression plan and SOPs Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proven ability to design, deliver, or support workforce training programs that meet operational and regulatory requirements.

Documented “train-the-trainer" training in subjects such as Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, First Aid/AED, etc., preferred Experience in mining, or other regulated environments preferred MSHA Part 48 Surface Mining Trainer ("IS" Blue Card) certification beneficial Experience supporting organizational growth, change management, training system implementation, or start-up operations preferred.

Strong team building, decision-making, and relationship skills Strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship principles Experience delivering classroom, hands-on, or blended learning sessions. Ability to multi-task and coordinate several projects in parallel. Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to critically challenge assumptions, “think outside the box”, and deliver solutions Be a self-starter, highly motivated, able to work independently, with high energy Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, Teams, etc.) Personal commitment to i-80 Gold’s Mission, Vision, and Values Strong grasp of all unit operations associated with a POX facility, including comminution, POX, POX chemistry and hydrometallurgical process fundamentals, neutralization, cyanidation, cyanide destruction, tailing filtration, heap leach, ancillaries, and oxygen plant interface Familiarity with reliability centered maintenance practices Strong grasp of DCS/SCADA systems and process control Legally authorized to work in the USA and relocate to work on-site in Nevada On-call availability and response to on-site needs is required This is a salaried exempt position requiring flexible work schedule Ability to clearly communicate in English, written and orally, is required Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with operations, maintenance, metallurgy, other on-site teams and corporate teams Experience supporting or overseeing operational training and workforce development programs preferred Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills Adhere to and champion company policies and procedures Self-starter with a strong commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence Alignment with i-80 Gold's growth-oriented, safety-first operating culture Valid driver’s license required Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and documents required How to Apply: Please refer to the Careers page on our website ( www.

i80gold.com/careers/ ) for instructions on how to apply. We thank you for your interest. **Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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