Face Shovel Operator
- Geraldton, ON, Canada
The salary range for this position is from $107,976.00 to $114,885.00. · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- The salary range for this position is from $107,976.00 to $114,885.00.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience operating face shovels at a mine site.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The Greenstone Mine commenced production in May 2024 and will be one of Canada's largest open-pit gold mines, with annual production expected to average nearly 400,000 ounces of gold per year for an initial 14-year mine life with additional potential from a large underground deposit. Greenstone Gold Mines LP is owned by Equinox Gold Corp, a Vancouver-based mining company with seven other operating mines in the United States, Mexico and Brazil.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Face Shovel Operator to join our team. Reporting to the Mine Operations Supervisor, the Face Shovel Operator is responsible for safely and productively operating a 600-ton face shovel.
Key Responsibilities
Greenstone Mine provides company transportation from multiple pick-up point locations.
Greenstone Gold Mines is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
The salary range for this position is from $107,976.00 to $114,885.00.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Face Shovel Operator to join our team. Reporting to the Mine Operations Supervisor, the Face Shovel Operator is responsible for safely and productively operating a 600-ton face shovel.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate the 600-ton face shovel in a safe and efficient way in accordance with all relevant legislation, company policies and procedures.
- Wear personal protective equipment in designed areas.
- Perform Field Level Risk Assessments.
- Maintain a high level of housekeeping as well as refilling all fluids as required.
- Conduct pre-operational checks of the shovel.
- Perform a walk-around inspection before, during, and after every shift.
- Complete logbooks and daily reports on delays, productions, and safety issues.
- Use two-way-radio, and horn signals to communicate with other operators and ensure safety.
- Troubleshoot in accordance with regulations and approved procedures, may perform minor repairs as required and report all issues to dispatch.
- Safely operate and maneuver the shovel.
- Use the face shovel according to operating practices to excavate materials such as overburden and blasted rock.
- Use the face shovel according to operating practices to load 240-ton haul trucks safely and efficiently.
- Monitor gauges, and other indicators to ensure the shovel is working properly, report discrepancies to dispatch.
- 5+ years of experience operating face shovels at a mine site.
- Double side loading experience is an asset.
- Self-motivated with track record of successfully working independently.
- Manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Able to read, understand, and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Takes initiative and works independently.
- Willing to adapt and work in an inclusive work environment.
- Willing to perform repetitive tasks.
- This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario.
- Valid driver's license.
- Heavy Equipment Operator training or related experience required.
- Ontario Surface Common Core training is an asset.
Greenstone Mine provides company transportation from multiple pick-up point locations.
Greenstone Gold Mines is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
The salary range for this position is from $107,976.00 to $114,885.00.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Safely and efficiently operate a 600-ton face shovel to excavate overburden and blasted rock and load 240-ton haul trucks. Conduct inspections and risk assessments, maintain equipment and work areas, complete operational reports, communicate with other operators, and report or address equipment issues.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of face shovel operating experience at a mine site and heavy equipment operator training or related experience. A valid driver's license is required; Ontario Surface Common Core training and double-side loading experience are assets.
Skills
- Face Shovel Operation
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Pre-Operational Checks
- Equipment Inspection
- Field-Level Risk Assessment
- Troubleshooting
- Minor Equipment Repairs
- Haul Truck Loading
- Material Excavation
- Radio Communication
- Safety Procedures
- Housekeeping
- Logbook and Report Completion
- Independent Work
- Prioritization
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Categories
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Face Shovel
- 600-Ton Shovel
- 240-Ton Haul Trucks
- Open-Pit Mining
- Gold Mining
- Mine Operations
- Heavy Equipment Operator Training
- Ontario Surface Common Core
- Valid Driver's License
- Double-Side Loading
- Field-Level Risk Assessment
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Pre-Operational Checks
- Walk-Around Inspection
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Minor Repairs
- Two-Way Radio
- Horn Signals
- Overburden
- Blasted Rock
- Equipment Gauges
- Logbooks
- Daily Reports
- Mine Safety
- Housekeeping