Heap Leach Operator - Independent On-Site

SSR Mining Inc.; Valmy (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Heap Leach Operator to support safe and efficient operations on a 4-day, 10-hour schedule. You will build, dismantle and replace panels, connect elomine, deploy drip emitters, and monitor leach pad performance as part of a safety-first team.

The role requires working outdoors in all weather, lifting up to 50 pounds, and abiding by PPE and site safety standards; weekend work is possible and strong communication with supervisors is essential.

Qualifications

• Must meet respirator standards and use respirators when required.
• Prior process operations experience preferred (mill, crusher, heap leach or plant).
• Mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Can work safely with chemicals including lime, cyanide and caustic.
• Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in English, using standard forms of business communication.
• Must have good safety and attendance records.
• Willing to work weekends as scheduled.
• Candidate is able to routinely lift 50 pounds.
• Valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Works in a safe and efficient manner. Maintains safe attitude and looks out for others.
• Participates in good housekeeping in all areas including, shoveling of crusher spillage, maintaining clean work environment in equipment and light vehicles.
• Participates in weekly assignments of cleaning lunchroom and rest rooms.
• Performs daily walk around inspections of work area and light vehicle/equipment inspections.
• Assists with piping of the heap leach pad in a safe and efficient manner.
• Shovels and hoses down areas for cleanup in a safe manner.
• Fuels light vehicles and support equipment without spillage.
• Performs light maintenance such as greasing equipment.
• Drags yellow mine pipe and emitter tubing with assistance.
• Travels independently in light vehicles to and from heap leach and lay down yards around mobile equipment in a safe manner.
• Understands supplies and tools required for jobs and can safely and efficiently gather supplies and tools as directed.

Skills

Incident reporting

Spill reporting

PPE compliance

Safety around equipment

Effective communication

Self-motivated

Job description

SSR Mining Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Heap Leach Operator to support safe and efficient operations on a 4-day, 10-hour schedule. You will build, dismantle and replace panels, connect elomine, deploy drip emitters, and monitor leach pad performance as part of a safety-first team.

The role requires working outdoors in all weather, lifting up to 50 pounds, and abiding by PPE and site safety standards; weekend work is possible and strong communication with supervisors is essential.