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TECHNICIAN, Mine Operations

Employer
Argonaut Gold
Location
Dubreuilville, Ontario, Canada
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jan 30, 2021

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Category
Mining Production, Technicians
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English

Job Details

POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Supervisor - Mine Operations, the Truck Operator is responsible for their safety and the safety of their co-workers while hauling and dumping ore and waste material from development and production sources. As this is a start-up position, the successful candidate may also be required to assist with other mine related services as needed.

MAGINO MINE
The Magino Project is a brown-fields site located in northern Ontario, Canada that contains an historical underground gold mine, landfill and tailings management facility ("TMF"). The Corporation conducted a Feasibility Study during 2017 that examined mining the deposit using conventional open pit mining methods and extraction of gold from the ore using a 10,000 tonnes per day carbon-in-pulp ("CIP") mineral processing facility. When developed, Magino will produce around 150,000 ounces of gold per year during the first five years of production. The project has over a 15-year mine production life (including one year of pre-production).

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Safely operate Truck to meet daily plan and operation targets.
  • Effective communication using a 2-way radio system.
  • Maintain equipment integrity and complete job hazard analysis reports and equipment logbooks.
  • Always protect the safety and well-being of yourself and your co-workers. Follow all Company specific safety protocols and Occupational Health & Safety policies and procedures.


QUALIFICATIONS
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Class 1 driver's license or equivalent, with Airbrake certification;
  • Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience operating heavy equipment.
  • Knowledge of WHMIS, which includes familiarity of chemical products, use, disposal, and Safety Data Sheets applications.
  • Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team to achieve best-in-class efficiency and productivity.
  • Self-motivated with excellent time management skills and the ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to communicate clearly.
  • Ability to support and promote Health & Safety practices.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The role is located at the Magino Mine, which is approximately 88 kilometers northeast of Wawa, Ontario, Canada.
The ideal candidate for the role will work a rotation of 4 days on and 3 days off, 12 hour days.
Magino promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of building a new mine in Canada and to build a career with a positive and supporting work environment, submit your resume by clicking on Apply Now below.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Argonaut Gold is an equal opportunity employer.

Company

Argonaut Gold is a Canadian publicly-traded mining company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (AR.TO), with corporate offices in the United States and Canada, and operations and projects in Mexico and Canada. As an equal opportunity employer, Argonaut employs over 1,400 people throughout the organization, and maintains the premise that the most important key to building a successful and sustainable company is our people.

It's primary assets are the El Castillo mine and San Agustin mine, which together form the El Castillo Complex in Durango, Mexico, the La Colorada mine in Sonora, Mexico and the production stage Florida Canyon mine in Nevada, United States. Advanced exploration projects include the Cerro del Gallo project in Guanajuato, Mexico, the Magino project in Ontario, Canada and the Ana Paula project in Guerrero, Mexico. The Company continues to hold the San Antonio advanced exploration project in Baja California Sur, Mexico and several other exploration stage projects, all of which are located in North America.

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