Surface Operator

Description MAIN PURPOSE: The Surface Operator is responsible for supporting operation of the backfill plant which produces concrete and shotcrete products in support of underground mining operations. This position is also responsible for operation of the Coarse Ore Storage Area (COSA), Temporary Development Rock Storage Area (TDRSA), snow removal, and other duties to support operations. Main Responsibilities/Activities Operate heavy equipment as neededLoad over the road haul trucks to the required weight, using a WA500 Kamatsu Loader Must fill out pre- shift safety checklist on all machines instructed to operateManage material stockpilesManage backfill plant operations through use of control room interfaceInspect backfill and shotcrete material to ensure product qualityTroubleshooting complications with the backfill plantComplete reports accurately and thoroughlyParticipate in operational and safety training Cleaning and performing minor maintenance Must be alert to any conditions which could pose a safety hazard or result in injury or equipment breakdown or damage, and to report or correct such conditions immediatelyAssist with underground haulage and utility crews when neededPerforms other duties as assigned Education, Qualifications And Experience Minimum of High School Diploma or GED Previous concrete, maintenance, or industrial experience preferred1+ Years of Heavy equipment operating experience requiredExperience with Microsoft Suite preferred Experience with SAP preferred Key Personal Competencies Action oriented – Drives others to take timely action, Identifies and seizes new opportunitiesEnsures Accountability – Accepts responsibility for successes and failures of own work and team’s workDecision Quality – Synthesizes information, experience, and inputs to determine the best course of actionCollaborates – Facilitates effective collaboration among coworkers and external partnersCommunicates Effectively – Practices active and attentive listening skills to verify understandingManages Ambiguity – Coaches others in finding solutions despite incomplete informationDrives Engagement – Ensures that all team members are motivated to work toward common goalsPlans and Aligns - Ensures that the team’s plans and priorities are aligned with the organizationStrategic Mindset – Leads the team to pursue possibilities that will create sustainable valueBuilds Effective Teams – Ensures that the team has the right mix of skills and leverages strengths Hsec Accountabilities Everyone in the workplace is responsible for his or her own safety and for the safety of their co-workers. Employees are responsible for performing all tasks in accordance with relevant HSEC Site Procedures, to work safely and keep the workplace safe. Eagle Mine LLC is responsible for determining steps required to ensure health and safety of all employees, protection of the environment, and the community. Specifically, all employees must: Accept personal responsibility for HSECIdentify hazards, unsafe actions, and conditions that could result in damage to property, injury, impacts to the environment, and the communityObey any instruction issued to protect their own personal health and safety, and the health and safety of others, protection of the environment and the community. Report, as soon as practicable to their Manager any situations where HSEC requirements are not being conformed to within their work areaAvoid endangerment to any other person through any act or omissionOnly use equipment you are trained to use and operate the equipment in a way that is safe, protects the environment and doesn’t cause undue community impacts. Participate in HSEC training provided to themReport all incidents; including but not limited to injuries, near miss, community interactions and impacts, environmental impacts, spills, unsafe work practices, etc.