Operator/Maintainer - Dewatering

Operator/Maintainer - Dewatering

· Opportunity to work for global company

· Be part of a group that is safety driven and value inclusion

· Role based in Labrador City Preference will be given to local, qualified candidates

About the role

We are looking for an Operator/Maintainer who can be highly motivated, adapt to changing situations and priorities, interact well with others and demonstrate the ability to both work independently and to contribute effectively within a team. This role is a great opportunity to work with the Operations team at IOC.

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor at our Labrador Operations, you will be required to:

· Work safely through appropriate behaviors and adherence to IOC safety standards.

· Keep work area safe, clean and well maintained. Take timely action to correct unsafe work conditions in the work area.

· Be responsible for the proper operation, maintenance, and control of equipment to ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.

· Communicate all unresolved safety and process deficiencies to the supervisors involved.

· Provide feedback to supervisors regarding equipment performance.

· Maintain a continuous improvement focus by developing and participating in implementation of appropriate solutions to eliminate the issues/problems identified in the work area.

· Challenge the way the work is done.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have:

· High school diploma or GED equivalent

· Valid Class 5 driver's license with Air Brake (09) and Traction (08) endorsements

· Boom Truck Certification is preferred

· Proven experience as a loader, crawler and excavator operator is an asset and/or completion of training course on such equipment is an asset.

Successful applicants must also possess and/or be able to demonstrate:

· Active participation in company safety systems and initiatives

· A proven safe work record resulting from a proactive approach to safety

· Contributions to improvement ideas and solutions in the workplace

· A highly flexible approach to work

· Team membership skills including the ability to work well in a team environment

What we offer

Here is just a glimpse of our industry leading rewards package:

· A safety-focused and inclusive working environment

· A competitive package

· Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions

· Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs

· Excellent retirement plan

· A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays)

· Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matter

· Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

Where you will be working

The Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) is a leading Canadian producer of iron ore concentrate and iron ore pellets that serves customers worldwide. The company operates a mine, a concentrator and a pelletizing plant in Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as port facilities in Sept-àŽles, Quebec. It also operates a 418 kilometer railroad that links the mine to the port.

About us

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.

Our long history is filled with firsts. We've developed some of the world's largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminium and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You'll find them in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.

Every Voice Matters

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

We are seeking to increase the diversity across our operations in order to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees and encourage female applicants to apply.