Underground Sanitation Technician
Position Description:
The Underground Sanitation Technician is responsible for providing and maintaining underground sanitation services in a safe, efficient, and productive manner to support daily mine operations. This role ensures that underground comfort stations, flush stations, and stand-alone sanitation units are regularly cleaned, sanitized, maintained, and adequately stocked to provide a clean and hygienic working environment for all mine personnel.
The position is accountable for the safe handling, transportation, and disposal of sanitation products throughout underground and surface work areas while ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations. The Underground Sanitation Technician plays an important role in promoting workplace hygiene, employee health, and overall operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Provide underground and some surface sanitation services in a safe, efficient, and productive manner to support daily mining operations.
- Safely collect, transfer, transport, and dispose of sanitation waste and products throughout underground and designated surface work areas in accordance with established procedures.
- Clean, wash, and sanitize all underground comfort stations, including flush stations and stand-alone sanitation units, to maintain acceptable hygiene standards.
- Inspect sanitation facilities regularly to ensure they are clean, functional, and properly maintained.
- Replenish sanitation supplies and consumables as required to ensure facilities remain fully stocked and operational.
- Perform basic mechanical repairs and light carpentry maintenance on flush stations and stand-alone sanitation units.
- Complete general maintenance duties and ensure all required inspections, service records, and paperwork are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Operate and maintain assigned light vehicles safely and ensure vehicles are kept clean, organized, and in good working condition.
- Identify, report, and address workplace hazards in accordance with established safety procedures, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.
- Follow all applicable health, safety, environmental, and sanitation standards, procedures, and regulations.
- Demonstrate a commitment to HMC's safety and sustainability goals by actively promoting Courageous Safety Leadership and Courage to Care principles.
- Maintain a professional and cooperative working relationship with supervisors, coworkers, and other mine personnel.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Previous experience in sanitation, industrial cleaning, underground mining, or general maintenance is considered an asset.
- Previous underground mining experience is preferred.
- Basic mechanical and carpentry skills are considered an asset.
- Valid driver's licence and ability to safely operate light vehicles.
- Ability to understand and follow workplace health, safety, and environmental procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and prioritize daily tasks with minimal supervision.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to identify and report workplace hazards or equipment deficiencies.
- Physically fit and capable of performing manual labour, including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods.
- Ability to work in an underground mining environment and adapt to changing operational conditions.
- Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
What We Can Offer You
- Base salary range from $34.00/hr to $42.00/hr, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive compensation package including competitive bonuses, benefits, and pension contribution.
- Progressive career path with opportunities for advancement.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team.
- Access to experienced mining professionals for knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and skill-building.