At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate hoists to move personnel and equipment safely in a mining environment.
- Company: Join Redpath, a leader in mining with a focus on safety and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic camp setting with a 14 days on, 14 days off rotation.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting project while ensuring safety and efficiency in mining operations.
- Qualifications: Must have valid hoist operator certification and 2 years of shaft work experience.
The predicted salary is between 140000 - 190000 $ per year.
Project: Alamos Shaft Sinking & Headwork - Dubreuilville, ON
Rotation: 14 days on, 14 days off
Shift Length: 12 hours
Salary Range: $140,000 - $190,000/annum, range is variable and dependent on overtime worked and production bonus paid
Travel: FIFO or Kilometers paid
Accommodation: Camp setting
Benefits: Redpath offers comprehensive benefits including but not limited to health, dental and vision care, life insurance, pension and employee assistance program
Pre-employment requirement: Drug test and criminal background check
Job Summary: The primary role of the hoist operator is to move personnel, equipment and material up and down the mine shaft during its excavation and construction, all while ensuring the safe operation of the sinking hoist and winches at all times.
Responsibilities:
- Move sinking equipment in and out of the shaft
- Perform routine daily inspections on hoist and winches and assure maintenance needs are reported and logged
- Test the safety devices and controls of the hoist
- Move levers and pedals to operate hoist in response to arm, bell, or buzzer signals
- Observe dial indicator and marks on cable or drum to ascertain that desired position has been reached
- Apply hand or foot brake and moves lever to lock hoist
- Inspect, lubricate, and adjust brakes and equipment
- Select loads or materials according to weight and size specifications
- Comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform duties in a safe and efficient manner
- Follow proper procedure to ensure safety and to control equipment damage
Health and Safety:
- Maintain a safe and efficient working environment
- Follow Redpath Canada Limited health and safety standards and systems, including the Five Point Safety System and the Cardinal Rules, and report any unsafe acts or conditions
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment required in the performance of the work
- Knowledge of the WHMIS legislation and effective use of an MSDS sheet
- Comply with the Act and Mining Regulations that apply to the work area
Qualifications:
- Valid Hoist operator qualification certificate (provincial)
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in shaft work, including shaft inspection, monitoring cages and skips, cleating and slinging, and maintenance
- Must know and understand the entire shaft sinking signals as required
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety rules and provincial lifting regulations
- Medical certificate attesting to ability to operate a winch (to be renewed annually)
- Ability to multi-task and work effectively
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