Cyclone Sand Equipment Operator
- Employer
- Newcrest Mining
- Location
- Red Chris Mine, Canada
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Dec 16, 2022
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- Category
- Machinery Operators, Maintenance/Mechanical
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
Job Details
Newcrest is one of the world's largest gold mining companies. As a global business, we aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.
We recognise that our different backgrounds and perspectives help us find better ways to: solve problems; attract and retain the best people; explore, develop, and produce more gold safely and profitably; and help make Newcrest a better place to work.
Our Red Chris mine is located on the traditional territory of the Tahltan and we encourage qualified applicants from the local communities to apply. We offer several designated marshalling points within BC including Nanaimo, Vancouver, Kelowna, Kamloops, Williams Lake, Prince George, Smithers, and Calgary, AB.
We are seeking an individual for a Fly In, Fly Out opportunity working on a two weeks in, two weeks out rotation.
Accountabilities:
- Able to aide with installing HDPE pipe and required labor work to do so in all pipe installing requirements.
- Strong commitment and adherence to all safety policies and procedures.
- Safe and responsible management of all aspects of tailings operations, maintenance, and surveillance.
- Construction and maintenance required for all tailings dam construction activities.
- Understand overall requirements for timing of construction activities in order to meet operational requirements.
- Working closely with the on-site dam construction team.
- Working closely with other departments to coordinate activities.
- Assist in the conduction of inspections of all dams and related infrastructure according to the current guidelines using defined checklists.
- Assist in dewatering activities within the tailings impound area.
- Assist in the coordination and execution of all field activities related to cyclone sand dam construction and pipe grade installation.
- Able to perform other duties as requested by the tailings dam management team.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years experience as dozer operator in mining or heavy civil earthworks
- construction
- Demonstrated previous experience working with cyclone sand dam construction, operating cyclones and completing pipe work
- Able to work with minimal supervision once familiar with requirements
- A team player that works well with others
- Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent is preferred
Our commitment to you:
At Newcrest, we hold core values that focus on caring about people, working together, and achieving a high-performance culture through innovation and problem solving.
Newcrest's commitment to diversity and inclusion respects both the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.
If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online before the advertised application closing date.
Company
Newcrest is the largest gold producer listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and one of the world's largest gold mining companies.
At Newcrest we’re known for our strong technical capabilities in exploration, deep underground block caving and metallurgical processing skills. We're committed to creating a work environment where everyone can go home safe and healthy every day, and where everyone actively contributes to this outcome; operating and developing mines in line with strong environmental, social and governance practices; developing a diverse workforce; and developing and maintaining strong relationships with our communities and governments.
In 2017, we joined the International Council on Mining and Metals, an international organisation that brings together 25 mining and metals companies and over 30 regional and commodities associations dedicated to a safe, fair and sustainable mining and metals industry, and serving as a catalyst for change to enhance mining’s contribution to society.
Our Code of Conduct, Corporate governance framework and a comprehensive suite of company policies protect against illegal and inappropriate behaviours, such as fraud, bribery, corruption, discrimination and bullying, and articulate our position on safety, health, human rights, environment, communities, security and diversity and inclusion.
Diversity and inclusion are essential parts of Newcrest’s vision, values and company culture. Our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2021-2025 to learn more about how we are building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.
Our headquarters are in Melbourne, Australia with operating mines in Australia, Canada and Papua New Guinea.
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