Equipment Trainer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical training on Company equipment.
• Promote, and develop necessary, safe behaviors, work practices and work environments.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Support continuing development of Equinox Gold’s safety culture.
• Act as a resource to fulfill training needs and assist other department personnel with training responsibilities.
• Attend safety meetings providing employees with updates of training and activities.
• Track and record training activities.
• Perform inspections on all equipment as needed to ensure operating and maintenance standards are being met.
• Aid equipment operators and maintenance personnel when needed.
• Operate equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

• Excellent attitude towards safety
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
• Working knowledge of mine operations equipment fleets including operating and maintaining such equipment
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• 3-5 years of heavy equipment experience
• Training experience, preferred
• Certifications: MSHA Part 48, preferred

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Physical Demands

• Manual dexterity; handling and grasping; fingering and fine motor skills; speaking clearly; hearing in speech, radio, and environmental ranges; seeing, reading, and comprehension; near and distant vision; depth perception.
• While performing job responsibilities, employees must be able to communicate effectively and maintain situational awareness in an active mining environment.
• Physical activities may include standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, climbing, kneeling, crouching, or working on uneven surfaces.
• Use of hands and fingers to operate tools, equipment, controls, or computer systems is required.

Key Benefits Provided

• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage
• Paid Time Off

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Hard hat
• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Safety footwear
• Other PPE as determined by job task and location.

Pay Range

The hourly range for this position is from $33.22 to $44.42, based on experience.