Face Shovel Operator

MTW Employment Services

Location (WV)

On-site

USD 104,831 - 111,539

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

MTW Employment Services is seeking a Face Shovel Operator for the Greenstone Mine in Ontario. This position involves operating a 600-ton face shovel safely and efficiently while performing detailed inspections and maintaining the equipment. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in mining operations, particularly with face shovels. The role includes communication with team members to ensure a safe working environment and conducting pre-operational checks. The salary range is between $104,831.00 and $111,539.00 annually.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Operate the 600-ton face shovel safely and efficiently.
Complete logbooks and daily reports.
Monitor gauges and indicators to ensure proper operation.

Skills

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

Double side loading experience

Education

Heavy Equipment Operator training or related experience

Ontario Surface Common Core training

Job description

The Greenstone Mine commenced production in May 2024 and will be one of Canada’s largest open-pit gold mines, with annual production expected to average nearly 400,000 ounces of gold per year for an initial 14-year mine life with additional potential from a large underground deposit. Greenstone Gold Mines LP is owned by Equinox Gold Corp, a Vancouver-based mining company with seven other operating mines in the United States, Mexico and Brazil.

Job Summary

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 communication skills.
Takes initiative and works independently.
Willing to adapt and work in an inclusive work environment.
Willing to perform repetitive tasks.
This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario.

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