Control Room Operator
About The Position
Barminco, part of the Perenti Group, is a global mining services company seeking a Mine Control Room Lead. This role is responsible for the leadership and operation of the Mine Control Room, ensuring the safe, efficient, and coordinated execution of underground mining activities. The position involves real-time operational oversight, leading the Control Room team, coordinating underground resources and communications, monitoring critical safety systems, and supporting production objectives. The Mine Control Room Lead will also drive operational improvement projects and technology initiatives to enhance safety, productivity, and the effectiveness of mine control systems. This position follows a 14/14 FIFO rotation.
Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency
- Thorough understanding of trucking, service crew activities, ventilation requirements, blasting, and jumbo operations.
- Ability to interpret and understand underground development cycles, and be able to identify and escalate concerns.
- Ability to work professionally in a demanding environment while juggling multiple priorities.
- Proven ability to recognize and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Good radio etiquette and strong communications skills.
Nice To Haves
- Underground experience is an asset
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise Mine Control Room Operators, providing coaching, training and performance support.
- Coordinate underground personnel, equipment, materials and services to optimise operational efficiency.
- Monitor fleet management, personnel tracking, communications, CCTV and mine monitoring systems.
- Maintain accurate accountability of all personnel working underground.
- Coordinate responses to operational delays, equipment breakdowns and changing production priorities.
- Act as the Control Room lead during emergencies, ensuring timely communication, personnel accountability and implementation of emergency response procedures.
- Liaise with Underground Supervisors, Maintenance, Technical Services, Surface Operations and Emergency Response personnel to ensure effective operational coordination.
- Lead and support operational improvement initiatives, including the development and implementation of new processes, technologies, systems and work practices that improve safety, productivity and operational performance.
- Coordinate assigned projects within the Mine Control function, including planning, stakeholder engagement, implementation, documentation and post-implementation reviews.
- Ensure accurate completion of shift reports, operational logs, incident records and production updates.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, site procedures and applicable legislative requirements.
Benefits
- No-wait extended health and dental benefits
- Charter travel from various hubs (Calgary, Vancouver, Kelowna or Smithers)
- Camp accommodations and meals
- Matching RRSP program after a 3-month waiting period
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
