Shovel Operator - Greenstone Gold Mines - Ontario - Rotational Basis
Greenstone Gold Mines LP, owned by Equinox Gold Corp, is hiring a Face Shovel Operator for the Greenstone Mine in Geraldton, Ontario. This open-pit gold mine, operational since May 2024, is projected to produce nearly 400,000 ounces of gold annually for an initial 14-year mine life. The Face Shovel Operator will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating a 600-ton face shovel, excavating materials, and loading haul trucks while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Company transportation is available from multiple pick-up locations.
Position
Field
Equipment OperatorsWork Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
The Face Shovel Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a 600-ton face shovel at the Greenstone Mine. Responsibilities include:
- Operating the 600-ton face shovel according to safety and operational standards.
- Performing Field Level Risk Assessments.
- Maintaining housekeeping and refilling fluids as required.
- Conducting pre-operational checks and shift walk-around inspections.
- Completing logbooks and daily reports on safety, production, and delays.
- Using two-way radios and horn signals for communication and safety.
- Troubleshooting and reporting equipment issues to dispatch.
- Safely maneuvering the face shovel within the mine site.
- Excavating overburden and blasted rock as per operating practices.
- Loading 240-ton haul trucks efficiently and safely.
- Monitoring gauges and indicators to ensure proper operation, reporting any discrepancies.
Requirements
Candidates should meet the following qualifications and skills:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience operating face shovels at a mine site.
- Double side loading experience is an asset.
- Valid driver's license.
- Prior mine site experience is required.
- Heavy Equipment Operator Training or relevant experience is required.
- Ontario Surface Common Core Training is an asset.
- Safety-conscious and self-motivated.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to read and follow work instructions accurately.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to perform repetitive tasks.
Perks and Benefits
Greenstone Mine offers the following benefits:
- Company-provided transportation from multiple pick-up locations.
- Opportunity to work at one of Canada's largest open-pit gold mines.
- Comprehensive safety and training programs.
- Career growth and development opportunities.
Worksite/Project
Greenstone Gold Mines
Greenstone Gold Mines is a prominent gold mining operation located near Geraldton, Ontario. The project encompasses the development of the Greenstone Mine, which includes the Hardrock deposit, along with other properties in the region. In May 2024, Equinox Gold completed the acquisition of Orion's 40% interest, consolidating full ownership of the Greenstone Mine. The mine achieved its first gold pour on May 22, 2024, and reached commercial production in October 2024. With an initial mine life of nearly 15 years, Greenstone Mine is expected to produce over 400,000 ounces of gold annually during its first five years, contributing significantly to Canada's gold output.
Greenstone Gold MinesEmployer Hiring
Equinox Gold
Equinox Gold is a growth-focused Canadian mining company with eight operating gold mines across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. The company is committed to becoming a million-ounce gold producer in the Americas, with a vision to produce more than one million ounces of gold annually. Equinox Gold has a strong financial position and a diverse asset portfolio, including the recent achievement of commercial production at its Greenstone mine in Ontario.
Equinox Gold