DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Mine Operations, the Face Shovel operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and productive operation of heavy equipment in a complex mining environment. The successful candidate responsibilities may also include; ability to maintain mining face, truck loading, backfilling; ditching; excavating; rough grading; grubbing; sub-grade excavating; sub-grade rolling; trenching; material handling; slope grooming and; snow removal.
MAGINO MINE:
Argonaut Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer with a portfolio of operations in North America. Focused on becoming a low-cost, mid-tier gold producer, the Company’s newest gold mine, Magino is expected to become Argonaut’s largest and lowest cost mine. Commercial production at Magino has been achieved, which is the first step in transforming the Company as it enters a pivotal growth stage. The Company also has three additional operating mines including the Florida Canyon mine in Nevada, USA, where it is pursuing potential for redevelopment and additional growth, La Colorada mine in Sonora, Mexico and San Agustin mine in Durango, Mexico.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Practice safe work behaviours and support the Magino safety culture through participation in daily and monthly safety meetings.
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Safely operate face shovels, as well as other assigned equipment to meet daily plan and operation targets.
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Effective communication using a 2-way radio system.
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Maintain equipment integrity.
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Complete risk assessments prior to each task.
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Perform pre-operations and post-operations circle check and complete equipment logbooks.
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Will be required to meet planned targets on a shift-by-shift basis.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
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A valid driver’s license (G class).
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:
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Three (3) to five (5) years of experience operating Face Shovel, preferably in an open pit mine.
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Ability to work independently, and in a team to achieve best-in-class efficiency and productivity.
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Self-motivated with excellent time management skills and the ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines.
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Strong attention to detail with the ability to communicate clearly.
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Ability to support and promote Health & Safety practices.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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The role is located at the Magino Mine, which is approximately 88 kilometers northeast of Wawa, Ontario, Canada.
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The ideal candidate for the role will work a rotation of 7 days on and 7 off or 14 days on and 14 days off (12-hour days).
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Although you will be assigned a work schedule, this is not a guaranteed schedule of hours, and your work hours may vary with the needs of the company.
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Candidates must be able to maintain high levels of performance for extended shifts.
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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.
Argonaut Gold is an equal opportunity employer, values diversity in its workforce, and encourages applications from qualified candidates. Wherever possible, accommodations are made for qualified applicants with self-declared disabilities. Argonaut Gold thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Company reserves the right to administer relevant tests to shortlisted candidates selected for interviews, in an effort to determine their suitability and the preparedness of those candidates to accept and perform in the role for which they have applied.
