Process Equipment Operator

Jerritt Canyon • Elko, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Jerritt Canyon is looking for an Equipment Operator to maintain and safely operate mine and plant equipment. The candidate will safely operate and recognize symptoms of abnormal operation and perform minor preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on water pipe systems, recirculation systems, fluid pump systems and sump units, mine operations and the water treatment plant. Able to operate heavy equipment applicable to the surface mine and water treatment plant.

Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential functions of this position, including working in hot or cold weather conditions required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision required
• Satisfactory safety, performance, and attendance record required

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of Process, water treatment or utility experience preferred
• Knowledge of high pressure/high temperature systems preferred
• Direct experience working in the Process or Mining environment preferred
• Experience in handling chemicals and reagents preferred

Responsibilities

• Keep roadways and accesses maintained and perform reclamation, utility line installation, storm water drainages, excavation, and drill pad construction.
• Transport machines around the mine safely and efficiently.
• Performs various general/manual labor duties on frequent basis such as shoveling, gathering, and delivering supplies and materials and assisting other process and equipment operators in performing their duties, etc.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections to identify conditions or defects that may impact employee safety, environmental compliance, property damage or reliability of equipment and take necessary steps to mitigate defects. (Make basic repairs if employee has training, skill, and knowledge.)
• Relieve other equipment operators on as needed basis.
• Performs pre-shift inspections and operates the following equipment consistently with company and regulatory agency safety and environmental standards: Loader, Graders, Track hoes, Backhoes, Skid steers, Forklifts, Bobcat, light vehicles, overhead cranes and water systems.
• Reagent handling including mixing and transferring of flotation reagents, flocculants, and water treatment chemicals.
• Checking process sump areas, monitoring wells and digital totalizers
• Replacing pumps, hoses, and lines in process areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees