Sandplant Operator 1 or 2
Location: East Boulder Mine
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Operates underground backfill plants.
- Operates high- pressure slurry pumping systems.
- Monitors the slurry silo filling. Co-ordinates intake and output from silos.
- Monitors the slurry intake and output to the Geho backfill pumps at the 6450 and 7200 Sand Plants as required.
- Draw density samples and record pertinent data related to back fill operations.
- Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot breakdowns.
- Maintain operational records on a shift-by-shift basis.
- Perform other duties as assigned from time to time at the discretion of the company.
QUALIFICATIONS - KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Stationary equipment operations & maintenance background
- Piping and valve installation/maintenance
- Monitor slurry silo filling and maintain both 6450 and 7200 sandplants
- Monitor and maintain sand pours
- Communication skills-written and verbal
- Perform Backfill Audits
- Technical and mechanical aptitude
- Authorized to handle explosives per the Safe Explosives Act and be familiar with their use
- Compliance with all company safety standards and policies
QUALIFICATIONS - KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
- Mobile equipment experience
- Previous Sand Plant experience