Cyclone Sand Equipment Operator

Red Chris Mine, Canada
Competitive
Dec 06, 2022
Dec 16, 2022
982930
Permanent
Full Time
English
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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.