Process Plant Operator - Heavy Equipment (Mining)

De Beers Group; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

De Beers Group in the Northwest Territories is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for a fixed-term contract through June 2027. You will feed ore into the process plant from stockpiles, operating front-end loaders and excavators with a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation.

This role reports to the Process Plant Supervisor and focuses on safety and efficiency. Responsibilities include operating Kamatsu WA900 loaders, sorting ore with excavators, monitoring equipment, assisting with crushing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent life skills.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a Mine on front end loaders.
• Experience in similar roles feeding process plants considered an asset.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proven commitment to Safety, Health and Environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Operating the Kamatsu WA900 loaders supplying ore to the process plant primary crusher.
• Excavator experience sorting ore and rock breaker use an asset.
• Monitoring, inspect equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure systems are operating normally.
• Assist with crushing operations.
• Clean up duties, when required.
• Completing and maintaining plant logs and reports; and
• Maintaining areas and responsibilities according to standard operating procedures and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Front end loader experience

Excavator experience

Strong communication skills

Safety, Health & Environmental mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent life skills

Job description

De Beers Group in the Northwest Territories is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for a fixed-term contract through June 2027. You will feed ore into the process plant from stockpiles, operating front-end loaders and excavators with a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation.

This role reports to the Process Plant Supervisor and focuses on safety and efficiency. Responsibilities include operating Kamatsu WA900 loaders, sorting ore with excavators, monitoring equipment, assisting with crushing