
Barminco Hemlo - Underground Scoop Operator
- Marathon, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- This position works 14-days on / 14-days off
- Shifts are days and nights.
- It is a "drive in/drive out" or “fly in/fly out” position if you reside outside the Marathon, Ontario region.
- Safely operate large mobile equipment such Sandvik 517's, and other machinery as required
- Muck development headings and stockpiles (manual and remote), and load hal trucks with ore or waste
- Identify unsafe conditions in underground headings
- Muck sumps and maintain roadways as required
- Coordinate haulage trucks and traffic within the working area to ensure safe and efficient movement
- Maintain accurate daily plods
- Be open to learning new techniques and willing to share knowledge and skills with coworkers
- Comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions to perform duties safely and efficiently
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalency
- Demonstrated commitment to working safely while ensuring the safety of others
- Underground Common Core and specialty modules
- Minimum 8 years' experience working underground in a production/development role
- Previous experience mucking with Atlas Copco, Sandvik and/or Cat loading units is an asset
- Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
- Must have good radio etiquette and strong communications skills
- Be flexible and willing to assist with a variety of tasks as required
- Ability to learn new tasks quickly
- Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
- Frequently exposed to underground mining conditions including reduced lighting, high humidity, noise, vibration, and uneven terrain
- Climb ladders, stairs, and access mobile equipment such as scoop trams and haul trucks
- Able to perform both fine motor tasks (e.g., using controls, completing reports, handling small components) and gross motor tasks (e.g., operating heavy machinery, moving hoses and pumps) with both hands