Cyclone Sand Equipment Operator

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About Newmont

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer - we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About Red Chris

Our Red Chris Mine, located in the heart of Northern British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. A short distance from Iskut and Dease Lake, Our fly-in, fly-out site offers access from various points across British Columbia and Alberta. Red Chris currently operates as an open-pit copper and gold mine with a promising future to transition to a high-value underground block cave operation. To learn more about the Red Chris Block Cave project, visit our Virtual Open House

• At Red Chris, we prioritize the health, safety, and comfort of our team. Our accommodations include reliable Wi-Fi, nutritious meals, recreational facilities, a well-equipped gym with fitness classes, and access to on-site counselling. We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings matching, transportation and PPE allowances, and opportunities for career development. Our workplace is drug- and alcohol-free, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to take initiative, care for one another, and contribute to our collective success.
  
  Accountabilities
• Able to aide with installing HDPE pipe and required labor work to do so in all pipe installing requirements.
• Strong commitment and adherence to all safety policies and procedures.
• Safe and responsible management of all aspects of tailings operations, maintenance, and surveillance.
• Construction and maintenance required for all tailings dam construction activities.
• Understand overall requirements for timing of construction activities in order to meet operational requirements.
• Working closely with the on-site dam construction team.
• Working closely with other departments to coordinate activities.
• Assist in the conduction of inspections of all dams and related infrastructure according to the current guidelines using defined checklists.
• Assist in dewatering activities within the tailings impound area.
• Assist in the coordination and execution of all field activities related to cyclone sand dam construction and pipe grade installation.
• Able to perform other duties as requested by the tailings dam management team.
  

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience as dozer/excavator/skid steer using D8CAT/D85 KOMATSU/336CAT equivalents, operating in mining or heavy civil earthworks construction
• Two years demonstrated previous experience working with hydraulic sand placement methodology, operating cyclones and completing pipe work
• Able to work with minimal supervision once familiar with requirements
• A team player that works well with others
• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent is preferred
  

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.

The expected salary range for this role is CA$50.82 . This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.

We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply - we’d love to hear from you!

As per the Collective Agreement all position within the agreement must be posted as per Article.18.01 (a) Job vacancies will first be awarded to the senior qualified employee within the department, through an expression of interest process. (b) Vacancies will remain posted for a period of fourteen (14) calendar days. Postings may exceed fourteen (14) calendar days or be re-posted if successful candidates are not found.