Grader Operator (East Tennessee Mines)
- Employer
- Nyrstar
- Location
- Tennessee, USA
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Oct 4, 2020
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- Category
- Machinery Operators, Mining Production
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
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REPORTING STRUCTURE
Reports to: Mine Shift Team Leader
THE ROLE
The purpose of this job is to operate the Grader, thus optimizing safe extraction of ore and waste at the Nyrstar Tennessee Mine operation. A grader, also commonly referred to as a blade or a motor grader is an engineering vehicle with a large blade used to create a flat surface. The Grader Operator uses the Grader for road maintenance to optimize ore haulage throughout the mine.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES/TASKS:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Safety, Health, Environment and Community
People and Organization
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
COMPETENCIES:
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
Reports to: Mine Shift Team Leader
THE ROLE
The purpose of this job is to operate the Grader, thus optimizing safe extraction of ore and waste at the Nyrstar Tennessee Mine operation. A grader, also commonly referred to as a blade or a motor grader is an engineering vehicle with a large blade used to create a flat surface. The Grader Operator uses the Grader for road maintenance to optimize ore haulage throughout the mine.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES/TASKS:
- Conducts pre-shift check of equipment
- Performs routine preventive maintenance on the machine
- Conducts workplace inspections throughout the shift
- Plans and conducts road maintenance(and water drainage)
- Assess surface conditions and grade site to achieve suitable hauling surface
- Conducts housekeeping activities
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Safety, Health, Environment and Community
- Promote and demonstrate safe behavior at all times
- Comply with the site's standards and procedures in SHEC(Know MSHA requirements)
- Demonstrate effective performance in achieving agreed SHEC goals in support of the department, site and company standards
- Demonstrates leadership in SHEC through personal behaviors and conversations, and report all SHEC incidents and participate in SHEC initiatives, reviews and investigations
- Take responsibility for the safety of all personnel, including yourself, at Nyrstar Tennessee Mines
- Wears proper PPE at all times
- Understand how to run a grader
- Able to perform pre-shift check and lubrication on grader,
- Understands basic principles of drainage
- Able to safely maintain roadways and ditch lines
- Demonstrate the ability to float the grader to create/maintain a level surface.
People and Organization
- Attend work in an punctual manner, fit for work, and that correct procedures are followed in cases where absences from work may occur
- Maintain a sound relationship with Mine Shift Team Leader, coworkers, and other departments while working together
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
- Preferred 3-5 years experience in mining
- Experience in construction and/or using heavy equipment
- Preferred knowledge of mining regulation and statutory responsibilities
COMPETENCIES:
- Demonstrated competence in coaching, mentoring and providing feedback to team members
- Good time management and prioritization skills
- Performs practical and manual activities
- Has an aptitude for mechanics and is able to handle machinery
- Is physically fit
- Is able to work as part of a team as well as independently
- Is willing to work in remote areas under difficult conditions
- Has good organizational skills
- Is able to record details accurately
- Has a knowledge of underground mining principles
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
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