Process Operator - Heap Leach

SSR Mining Inc.; Nevada; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. seeks a Heap Leach Operator to monitor and maintain the heap leach pad, perform daily inspections, assist with piping and drip emitters, and ensure safe operations on a 4-day, 10-hour schedule.

The role requires strong safety discipline, ability to work outdoors, and effective communication with the team. Candidates should be prepared to work weekends, lift 50 pounds, and operate light vehicles in a fast-paced mining environment in the United States.

Qualifications

• Must report incidents and accidents to supervisor.
• Able to report spills and safety concerns.
• Work safely around petroleum/chemicals; follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and efficiently on heap leach operations.
• Maintain clean work areas and housekeeping.
• Perform daily walk-around inspections of area and equipment.
• Assist with piping and drip emitters on heap leach pad.
• Fuels light vehicles and perform light maintenance.
• Gather supplies and tools as directed to support operations.
• Report incidents, spills, and safety concerns to supervisor.
• Communicate clearly with coworkers and supervisors.
• Willing to work weekends and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver license is required.

Skills

Incident reporting

Spill reporting

Hazard prevention

PPE compliance

Safe around equipment

Effective communication

Self-motivated

English proficiency

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. 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

• 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.

SSR Mining Inc. is a leading, free cash flow focused 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!