Process Operator - Heap Leach

SSR Mining Inc.; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. is seeking a Heap Leach Operator to join our team. The role involves assembling, inspecting, and maintaining components of the heap leach system, monitoring leach pad performance, and ensuring safe, efficient operation in an outdoor mining environment.

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to work a 4-day, 10-hour schedule, report incidents and spills promptly, and operate with minimal supervision. Valid driver's license and English communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must report incidents and accidents to supervisor.
• Must report spills and mortalities to supervisor.
• Ability to work safely around mobile equipment.
• Must wear PPE including footwear, high-visibility clothing, eye/ear protection.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and efficiently; maintain safe attitude.
• Assist with housekeeping and cleanliness of work areas and equipment.
• Perform daily walk-around inspections of work area and light vehicles/equipment.
• Assist with piping and setup of heap leach pad; avoid spills.

Skills

Incidents reporting

Spill reporting

Petroleum/Chemical spill avoidance

PPE usage

Safe operation around equipment

Communication

Self-motivation

Independent work

Job description

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada. SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Job Description

General Objectives: Reporting to the Process Supervisor, the Heap Leach Operator typically works a 4-day, 10-hour schedule. The Operator builds, dismantles, and replaces panels, connects yelomine, deploys drip emitters, fuses HDPE pipes, adjusts flows and changes filters and monitors the overall performance of leach pad as needed in an efficient and safe manner.

Key Areas Of Responsibilities & Duties

The key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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.

Required Skills

• Ability to effectively report all incidents and accidents to supervisor.
• Efficiently report spills, mortalities, etc. to supervisor.
• Ability to work without creating petroleum or chemical spills.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE including but not limited to footwear, high visibility clothing, and eye and hearing protection.
• Ability to work safely around mobile equipment.
• Can describe issues with work area to aid operations and direct maintenance work.
• Communicates with coworkers and supervisors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Must be a self-starter and can complete work with little or no direct supervision.

Other Requirements/Experience

• Must meet respirator standards and use respirators when required.
• Prior experience in process operations such as mill, crusher, heap leach or plant experience, preferred.
• 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 all 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.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.