Face Shovel Operator

MTW Employment Services; Greenstone; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ontario is seeking a skilled Face Shovel Operator to safely operate a 600-ton shovel. The role involves conducting inspections, managing operations, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and strong communication skills, contributing to a productive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience operating face shovels at a mine site.

Responsibilities

• Operate the 600-ton face shovel safely and efficiently.
• Conduct pre-operational checks and inspections.
• Complete logbooks and daily reports.

Skills

Self-motivated

Good verbal and written communications skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Adaptability

Education

Heavy Equipment Operator training

Job description

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.
• Wearpersonal protective equipment in designed areas.
• Perform Field Level Risk Assessments.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping as well as refilling all fluids as required.
• Conductpre-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.

Required Experience and Skill Set

• 5+ years of experience operating face shovels at a mine site.
• Double side loading experience is an asset.

Job Conditions

• 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 communications skills.
• Take initiative and work independently.
• Willing to adapt and work in an inclusive work environment.
• Willing to perform repetitive tasks.
• This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario.

Certifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Heavy Equipment Operator training or related experience required.
• Ontario Surface Common Core training is an asset.