Be a part of the initial team to grow and operate a regionally significant new underground mine development that is rapidly becoming the future of the iconic Red Lake gold mining district in Ontario, Canada.
Reporting to the Mill Supervisor, the Mill Operator safely operates mill equipment for the efficient processing of ore. The Mill Operator will work locally on 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off work schedule.
The focus of this role will include:
- Follow safe working practices and site safety guidelines and ensure activities are conducted in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Ontario) and regulations and environmental standards
- Support the mill operations Supervisor in the shift-by-shift operation of the mill
- Safe operation of feeders, crushers, conveyors, grinding mills, pumps, slurry flows, sampling, Mill sample preparation, reagents, thickeners and tools
- Safely operates the crushing circuit, grinding circuit, and concentration circuit
- Safely operates the filtration which includes reagent mixing
- Safely operates mobile equipment such as track skid steer loaded, forklift and extended boom forklift
- Observe mill production monitoring equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations
- Record safety, operational and production data in accurate and legible circuit log sheets
- Transfer materials, supplies and products between working areas
- Cleans up spillage complying with environmental and safety policies
- Maintain a high level of housekeeping in work area
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Experience Required:
- High school diploma or GED
- 3-5 years’ experience in a gold milling environment
- Working knowledge of operating milling circuits such as Grinding, Gravity, Cyanide Destruction, Tailings, Hydraulic Fill, reagents mixing and water treatment
- Common core training
- Proven safe working practices
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work, day shift and night shift
- Valid driver’s license
Benefits
- Quarterly operation bonus program
- FIFO, Travel allowance, accommodations and meals provided
- 100% employer paid extended health and dental program
- RRSP matching program
***Must be willing to produce a criminal background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol test**
Red Lake Madsen Mine is an equal opportunity employer who appreciates all those interested in working on this exciting project.
