Heavy Equipment Operator, Lead Hand

Workplace Type: Onsite
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 Brucejack
Our Brucejack Gold Mine, a high-grade underground mine in beautiful northern British Columbia, is located approximately 65 kilometres north of Stewart. Brucejack is a fly-in/fly-out operation with pick-up points across Western Canada, making it easy for people from different places to join us. We work closely with local First Nations communities including the Nisga'a, Tahltan, Gitanyow, and Gitxsan, to build respectful partnerships and celebrate our shared community.
As a member of the Brucejack family, we put your health, comfort, and safety first. You'll stay in private rooms with individual washrooms, enjoy balanced meals prepared by our exceptional culinary team, and have access to a 24-hour snack and sandwich bar. We also have plenty of ways for you to relax and stay active, with a gym, fitness classes, a golf simulator, and seasonal activities like snowshoeing and hiking. For creative downtime, our music room is a fully equipped space where you can play or listen to music. Our Brucejack Recreation Committee, run by employees on a volunteer basis, organizes activities and events to make camp life fun and bring people together. The committee also plans holiday decorations, charity raffles, and outdoor events, helping create a warm and friendly community.

Purpose

Our Brucejack operation is now recruiting for the position of Heavy Equipment Operator-Lead Hand with a competitive hourly rate of $60.55. The position's primary report is to the Brucejack Operations Supervisors. The purpose of this position is to assist the surface operations supervisor by providing guidance and support to a crew of operators at the Brucejack Mine. While leading by example, the Heavy Equipment Lead Hand Operator will address operational questions, concerns and processes in the field and direct operations as required in a safe and efficient manner.
The position also ensures compliance with all Newmont Health& Safety and other relevant policies and regulations.

Essential Duties

Perform following duties, with safety being the number one priority:

• Lead, Direct and Mentor Equipment Operators and Labourers
• Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, rock trucks, loaders, and graders to excavate, move, load and grade earth, rock, gravel or other materials during construction and operations activities in a skilled, safe and efficient manner
• Operate bulldozers, snowcats, or other heavy equipment to build or maintain roads on surface
• Operate heavy equipment to move, load and unload cargo using rigging practices, forks and forklifts and the ability to assess loads and read load limit charts
• Complete safe work tasks, Job Hazard Analysis, Field Level Hazard Assessments, ground disturbance permits and assess work sites
• Ensure that pre-operational inspections on equipment are completed and paperwork is in order
• Prepare working area and adhere to all job safety requirements prior to starting work, keeping work site safe and free of hazards
• Supervise, guide and mentor operators at waste-rock dump and quarry locations.
• Inspect dump areas and reporting all relevant issues that might arise
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on equipment being operated
• Participate in any other site-specific training
• Participate in Standard Operating Procedure updates and reviews
• Perform other related duties as required.

Training& Experience

Position requirements include, but are not limited to:
Demonstrated experience on multiple pieces of heavy equipment (i.e., backhoes, bulldozers, rock trucks, loaders, graders& excavators) combined with 5 years' experience in a mining, industrial or commercial setting with project specific equipment.

• Heavy equipment operator certification would be an asset
• 5 + years of Heavy equipment experience (Class 1 an asset)
• Previous camp experience
• Successful completion of high school, college or industry related courses in heavy equipment operating combined with on- the-job training
• Certification in workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS)
• TDG - transportation of dangerous goods
• Internal company certification or sign off may be required
• First Aid training is an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (English)
• Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

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.

For our Brucejack employees, we also offer a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support the physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing of employees. This role will be eligible for various benefits, including: medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health care spending account; life, accidental death and dismemberment, and critical illness insurance; short-term and long-term disability; DC pension; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; tuition reimbursement; and paid time off. All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms, and may be modified or terminated at Newmont's sole discretion.
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!