Equipment Operator, Tailings 1

Hudbay Minerals • Princeton, BC

3d • CA$45 - CA$47 • Onsite

About The Position

Hudbay Minerals Inc. is seeking an Equipment Operator, Tailings at our Copper Mountain Mine in Princeton, BC. This is a temporary position with a 6-month contract on a 7x7, 12-hour, day and night shift schedule. This opportunity is NOT a fly-in-fly-out position. As we continue to grow Copper Mountain Mine (BC) Ltd., there are many career development opportunities available for motivated and goal-oriented individuals. Work with us and you will benefit from the mentorship and guidance of experienced team members because we understand that in order to accomplish our goals, we must work as a team and rely on the effort of every team member.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED),
• Must have safe rigging or be able to obtain certification,
• Minimum of two (2) years in the operation of Dozer, Excavator, Grader, and Articulating Rock Truck,
• Possess a valid Class 5/7N British Columbia driver’s license and have access to personal transportation
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills,
• Have high regard for personal safety and the safety of company property and employees,
• Demonstrated ability in operating equipment as listed by mine procedures and standards – Road Maintenance, Dam Construction,
• Demonstrates ability to service own equipment and to work in a fast-paced environment,
• Strong work ethic, capable of performing tasks with minimal supervision,
• Strong mechanical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Pipefitting/fusing, tailings facility and/or mine water systems experiences preferred,
• Working knowledge of Tailings operations and Mine Water Systems is an asset,

Responsibilities

• Ensure that work is carried out in accordance with the tailings management facilities’ (TMF) Operation, Maintenance, Surveillance (OMS) manual and any related water systems OMS manual,
• Ensures site compliance with mining regulations and follows Copper Mountain Mine site’s safety, quality, and environmental standards in all aspects of work,
• Observes Occupational Health and Safety Act, Mines Act, and Copper Mountain SOPs,
• Assists in pipefitting and fusing,
• Provides bolting and unbolting HDPE pipe,
• Works with dozer, excavator, grader, and articulating rock trucks,
• Assists in any operational issues in any area of the mine including relines and support maintenance on mill shutdown days,
• Performs any other responsibilities related to the Water Systems Equipment Operator position as required or as assigned by the department head.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED