Mine Dispatcher
- Geraldton, ON, Canada
The salary range for this position is from $123,600.00 to $123,600.00. · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- The salary range for this position is from $123,600.00 to $123,600.00.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 8+ years of open pit mining experience.
- 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 five operating mines in Canada, the United States, Mexico and Nicaragua.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Mine Operations Dispatcher to join our team. Reporting to the Mine Operations Superintendent, the Mine Operations Dispatcher is responsible for safely dispatching the mining fleet to achieve daily deliverables based on the mining plan. As the primary point of contact for operators and the maintenance team, as well as monitoring key performance indicators, the dispatcher will provide ongoing support to the Production Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
Education
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 $123,600.00 to $123,600.00.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Mine Operations Dispatcher to join our team. Reporting to the Mine Operations Superintendent, the Mine Operations Dispatcher is responsible for safely dispatching the mining fleet to achieve daily deliverables based on the mining plan. As the primary point of contact for operators and the maintenance team, as well as monitoring key performance indicators, the dispatcher will provide ongoing support to the Production Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
- Advocate for company safety values and protocols through positive leadership.
- Ensure crew compliance with legislation and operating standards.
- Actively monitor key performance indicators & capture data.
- Validate delays and down codes based on time usage model.
- Monitor fleet utilization. Advise Production Supervisors on improvements.
- Plan and execute the continuous operation of the haul fleet by managing operator breaks.
- Plan daily line ups.
- Support the Production Supervisors to achieve targets set out in the daily plan.
- Maintain a clean work area.
- Manipulate schedules to ensure mine and maintenance plans are followed.
- Coordinate and prioritize equipment repairs with the maintenance team.
- Monitor schedules and advise Production supervisors of gaps.
- Populate daily reports, for supervisors, GFs, and Superintendent.
- Monitor equipment used against targets and adjust.
- Monitor crusher feed and adjust fleet destinations to optimize throughput.
- Advanced knowledge/expertise in CAT MineStar.
- 8+ years of open pit mining experience.
- Self-motivated with track record of successfully working independently.
- Manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to create a positive work environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
- Strong problem identification, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Willing to adapt and work in an inclusive work environment.
- Able to work in a secluded work area for extended periods of time.
- This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario.
Education
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 $123,600.00 to $123,600.00.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Dispatch and manage the mining fleet to meet daily production plans, including planning lineups and operator breaks, monitoring performance and equipment use, and adjusting fleet destinations to optimize crusher throughput. Coordinate equipment repairs with maintenance, support production supervisors, validate delays and down codes, and prepare daily reports while promoting safety and compliance.
Requirements
Requires advanced knowledge of CAT MineStar and at least eight years of open-pit mining experience. Candidates should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively while managing competing priorities, communicating effectively, and demonstrating leadership and analytical problem-solving skills.
Skills
- CAT MineStar
- Open-Pit Mining
- Mine Fleet Dispatching
- Fleet Utilization Monitoring
- KPI Monitoring
- Mining Plan Execution
- Production Planning
- Equipment Repair Coordination
- Crusher Feed Optimization
- Data Capture and Reporting
- Delay and Down-Code Validation
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Time Management
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- CAT MineStar
- Open-Pit Mining
- Mine Operations
- Mine Fleet Dispatching
- Haul Fleet
- Mining Plan
- Daily Production Plan
- Fleet Utilization
- Key Performance Indicators
- Time Usage Model
- Delay Validation
- Down-Code Validation
- Operator Break Management
- Production Supervision
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Repair Coordination
- Crusher Feed
- Daily Reporting
- Safety Protocols
- Operating Standards
- Mining Legislation
- Geraldton, Ontario