Underground Miner & Equipment Operator — Safe & Skilled

Fortis Mining Engineering Manufacturing; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision and life insurance

Wellness and fitness membership

Employee assistance program

RRSP matching

Job summary

Fortis Mining, Engineering, & Manufacturing is growing, and we're on the lookout for a passionate, detail-driven Underground Miner / Equipment Operator, whose primary responsibility is to safely and efficiently operate underground mining equipment in support of safe, productive, and continuous operations across our mine sites.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test will be required, and we offer health benefits, career development opportunities, and a collaborative workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.
• 2+ years experience in an underground Potash setting.
• Experience operating continuous miners, alpine miners, scoops, bolters, scalers and other underground mining equipment is preferred.
• Strong safety record and commitment to safety, teamwork, and collaboration.
• Ability to work day and night shifts.
• Physically fit and able to lift and handle heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the duties safely and efficiently as a collaborative team player.
• Take part in safety meetings and inspections, and follow standard operating procedures.
• Operate scoops, alpine miners, drum cutters, flexiveyors, and other mining equipment.
• Operate bolting and scaling machines.
• Install belt lines.
• Perform rehab work as required.
• Communicate with Maintenance and Operations departments.
• Performing other onsite duties as required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Heavy lifting

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Continuous miners

Alpine miners

Scoops

Bolters

Scalers

Job description

Fortis Mining, Engineering, & Manufacturing is growing, and we're on the lookout for a passionate, detail-driven Underground Miner / Equipment Operator, whose primary responsibility is to safely and efficiently operate underground mining equipment in support of safe, productive, and continuous operations across our mine sites.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test will be required, and we offer health benefits, career development opportunities, and a collaborative workplace culture