Career Opportunities: Operator, Fuel Lube (1688)

One of Equinox Gold’s cornerstone Canadian assets, the Valentine Gold Mine (VGM) is a new, world-class, long-life gold mine located in the central region of Newfoundland and Labrador. The mine achieved first gold in September 2025 and commercial production in November 2025 and, when operating at full capacity, will be the largest gold mine in Atlantic Canada and a significant economic driver and employer in the province. VGM currently has an estimated mine life of more than 14 years, with significant exploration potential. Equinox Gold is a public company (TSX: EQX; NYSE-A: EQX) headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with a regional office located in Grand Falls-Windsor, NL.

Additional corporate and VGM information is available at www.equinoxgold.com

Equinox VGM is currently inviting applications for a Fuel Lube Operator to join our growing team as the company ramps up mine operations and production.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Mobile Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, the Fuel Lube Operator is a team member of the Maintenance Department and is responsible for fueling and lubing of field mobile equipment and performing preventative maintenance in the shop. In addition, this role is responsible for performing minor repairs on equipment and assist other maintenance employees as required. This role must ensure work is performed in accordance with health, safety, and environmental and legislative requirements.

This position is located at the Mine site, working on 14 days in/14 days out; including both day and night shift.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Be a courageous health, safety, and environment advocate, adhere to and promote health, safety and environmental standards, policies and procedures.
• Conduct field fueling and lubing of mobile equipment.
• Perform minor repairs on equipment.
• Perform various labour-related shop duties as required.
• Assist other maintenance employees as required.
• Use tools and equipment for routine and non-routine lubrication functions.
• Drain, fill, and clean reservoirs.
• Change filters and breathers on reservoirs.
• Label and tag reservoirs, equipment, inventory and delivery containers.
• Print and fulfil planned lubrication activities.
• Physical labour required which includes climbing in and out of the cab multiple times daily to fuel units and dragging 2” hoses over unseen ground to equipment daily.
• Report any discrepancies or conditions that require corrective, predictive, or planned maintenance for production systems.
• Working in inclement weather.
• Actively participate in orientation and training programs.
• Conduct daily inspections of the work area.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education And Experience Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience operating equipment in an industrial setting.
• Experience working in a remote industrial environment is preferred.
• Valid Provincial Class 3 driver's license with air brake endorsement.
  
  

Skills And Knowledge

• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements at remote sites.
• Excellent coordination and driving skills.
• Ability to provide mentorship, coaching and training to an apprentice.
• Strong knowledge of the OHS, mining, and construction regulations.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety.
• Experience with radio communication and protocols.
• Excellent communication (oral/written) skills required.
• Strong team building skills.
• A valid driver license and a driver’s abstract.
  
  

Equinox VGM is an equal opportunity employer committed to local hiring preferences and all applications will be considered on this basis. We value equity and diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment for all employees. Equinox reserves the right to hire only those candidates who are appropriately qualified for the position advertised.

Equinox will review all applications; however, we will only contact those candidates who best fit the requirements.

To apply for this position, please do so by clicking on the following link: Careers .

JOB ID: 1688

Deadline to apply: Monday, October 12, 2026