Details:
Trafigura Group has an immediate need for qualified Heavy Equipment Operator 3 at Myra Falls
Mine on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Myra Falls Mine is an underground mine operation
located 90 km southwest of Campbell River, BC in the picturesque surroundings of Strathcona
Provincial Park. Surrounded by mountains and lakes, the trip to the mine has some of the world’s
most impressive views.
This position works a 7X7, 12-hour shifts, this is a camp position. If you like to work with
people in a working environment to deliver results, and you enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle of
Vancouver Island’s coastal life, this could be your opportunity.
Make Myra Falls Mine your next career choice!
Responsibilities
The purpose of the role is to operate heavy equipment to ensure the successful and safe
construction of the Tailings disposal facility and associated infrastructure.
General Information
• This position is part of the bargaining unit (unionized)
• Ability to follow instructions
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Motivated, flexible & reliable
• Ability to use initiative and pre-empt needs
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
Qualifications & Experience:
• Must be a fully qualified heavy equipment operator able to operate a variety of equipment
including:
• Dozer,
• Finishing dozer,
• Wheel loader,
• 15t to 45t excavator,
• 30 - 40t Articulating truck,
• 10t packer,
• Rock breaker
• Crusher experience beneficial
• Have experience in:
• Maintaining heavy equipment, i.e. lubes and fuel, pre-trip inspection etc.
• Bulk loading
• Mechanical scaling
• Bulk dozing
• Finish dozing
• Grade finishing
• Completing tasks within survey guidelines
• Radio communication
• Class 5 vehicle license
• Must be physically fit and able to carry out all of the duties of the position (12-hour shift)
• Production and safety documentation to be completed by the operator every shift