Mill Operator

Orla Mining Ltd.; Canada; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinox Gold operates Musselwhite Mine in Northwestern Ontario and is seeking a Mill Operator. Join a team shaping the future of our milling operations with 14 days on and 14 days off, 12-hour days, and a focus on safety and performance.

You will support crushing, grinding, leaching and CIP processes, monitor data, and work with a team to keep the plant running smoothly while embracing new technologies. Musselwhite has a strong First Nations partnership and a history of growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education required.
• Minimum of 1 year milling experience in mining.
• 3+ years of related experience may qualify for a senior role.
• Willingness to learn and good communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and monitor milling processes in the gold plant.
• Conduct inspections, sampling and adjustments to maintain performance.
• Record, interpret and troubleshoot process data and results.
• Follow safety, environmental and operational procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area in assigned circuits.
• Participate in pre-start meetings, handovers, startups and shutdowns.
• Report health and safety concerns and address risks.
• Learn to operate instruments and equipment as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Mill Operator

Musselwhite Mine

Are you looking to make your mark and grow your career with a company on the rise? We'd love to have you on our team!

Equinox Gold is a growth-focused gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, operating a diversified portfolio of high-quality, long-life mines across the Canada, United States, Mexico and Nicaragua. Guided by our core values of integrity, excellence, accountability, and teamwork, we foster a safe, inclusive, and rewarding workplace where a talented, experienced team works together to deliver reliable operations, responsible mining, and long-term value to its shareholders and host communities.

Build your career at Musselwhite - a proven, high-quality underground gold mine in Northwestern Ontario, joining our portfolio through the 2026 merger with Orla Mining. Operating since 1997, Musselwhite has produced more than six million ounces of gold and continues to deliver strong results. We're investing in modern, lower-emission equipment, tele-remote and autonomous technologies, and a structure that empowers our teams to make decisions faster. We're also proud of our long-standing First Nations partnerships, dating back to the 1992. Backed by the scale and growth ambitions of Equinox Gold, there's never been a better time to join our team.

Purpose:

Reporting to the Mill Team Leader, the Mill Operator conducts all duties that are required within their assigned circuit. The Mill Operator is also responsible of maintaining housekeeping of their assigned circuit and other circuits as required to ensure a safe work environment. Mill Operators are surrounded by hazardous substances, therefore it is crucial that they are attentive to their surroundings and report any potential hazards immediately.

Responsibilities include:

• Safely operate and monitor areas of the gold milling process, including crushing, grinding, leaching, carbon-in-pulp (CIP), elution, electrowinning, counter-current decantation (CCD), cyanide destruction, reagent preparation and tailings management.
• Conduct routine inspections, sampling and process adjustments to maintain safe, efficient and consistent plant performance.
• Record, interpret and troubleshoot process data, equipment readings and sample results to optimize plant performance
• Follow, contribute and improve the site and plant safety, environmental and operational procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment in all assigned areas
• Participate in daily pre-start meetings, shift handovers, plant startups and shutdowns, and emergency procedures as required
• Report any and all health and safety concerns, identify, report and address risks.
• Follow operating procedures and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn to use/operate varied instruments, machines or equipment.
• Perform other related operational tasks to support safe and productive mill operations.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum Grade 12 education required
• Minimum of 1 year of milling experience in the mining industry
• Candidates with 3 or more years of directly related experience may qualify for a more senior operator role
• Willingness to learn
• Good communication skills
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

Working Conditions

• The schedule for this position will consist of 14 days on and 14 days off, 12 hours per day.

Compensation:

• The base salary range for this position is CAD$100,513 - $110,820 per year, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• The Company offers a Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), including an automatic 5% employer contribution, with the option for employees to receive up to an additional 4% employer match on employee contributions.

At Equinox Gold, our commitment to teamwork means building a workforce that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate. We are committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.