Multi-skilled Heavy Equipment Operator- Eoi - Greater Sudbury, Canada - Thiess

Thiess
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Greater Sudbury, Canada

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ABOUT THIESS
Started in Australia in 1933, Thiess is a 90 year-old, enduring company.

Today, we're a $4 billion world-class, global organization, specializing in sustainable resources solutions, including mining services, land reclamation, and engineering and technology consulting.

With 12,000 employees and growing, our workforce has the skills, experience, and resourcefulness to realize opportunities, respond to project challenges, optimize solutions and bring lasting value to our clients.


We're currently embarking on an exciting journey to a more sustainable future, as we rise to the challenges of climate risk and opportunities abounding in the global energy transition.

We recognize the world needs mined commodities to achieve the economic, social and environmental transformation it desires. But the world also needs mining to reset for the future.


North America is an important part of that future, and we're thrilled to introduce our business, and our unique approach to contract mining, to Ontario and surrounding parts of Canada.


ROLE OVERVIEW

_This is an expression of interest __for future opportunities, we anticipate opportunities in the Sudbury, Ontario region._


Thiess is seeking Multi-Skilled Heavy Equipment Operators to support our mining team on our project site near Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.

Depending on availability, business necessity, and operator experience, heavy equipment operators may run haul truck, water truck, dozer, motor grader, large excavator, or wheel loader in an open-cut mining environment in a safe, productive, and cost-effective manner.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Under direct supervision, the Heavy Equipment Operator performs earthmoving and support duties in a Mining environment.
  • Job tasks, correctly performed, impact indirectly on cost containment, efficiency, profitability, or operations.
  • EXCAVATOR/

LOADER:
Must have working knowledge of overburden handling, ore and soil segregation, while maintaining grade

  • EXCAVATOR/

LOADER:
General knowledge of hydraulic principles

  • Observes and follows all safety rules and procedures, including wearing PPE
  • Job tasks, correctly performed, impact indirectly on cost containment, efficiency, profitability or operations
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

DESIRED SKILLS

  • Demonstrated ability to achieve results within a team environment with mínimal supervision at times.
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • High level of attention to detail and excellent followup skills
  • The ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability and willingness to work different schedule on site based on project needs

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

  • Mining or heavy industrial construction experience considered an asset
  • Posthigh school training in a related area
  • Transferrable construction equipment, veteran or military operations experience considered in lieu of mining
  • EXCAVATOR/

LOADER:
3 to 5 years' experience operating excavator and loader

  • Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
  • Work with other project employees to meet the project's safety, environment, and production targets
  • Must be fluent in the English language
  • Authorization to work lawfully in the Canada without sponsorship from Thiess is required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Able to lift 50 pounds
  • Able to live and work at high altitudes (12,000 ft. elevation) for a week at a time
  • Able to work in extreme winter conditions with temperatures regularly below zero degrees Fahrenheit
  • Able to stand for extended periods of time, walk long distances, and climb ladders
  • Able to work for extended 12hour shifts
  • No auditory or visual impairments restricting the ability to see distances while driving and clearly discern auditory and visual alerts/alarms (not including color blindness)
  • Quick response/reaction times
  • Armhand steadiness and manual dexterity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


At Thiess we have a One HSE culture and want to ensure everyone is safe everyday: employees, families and society.

We are committed to our employees' health and wellness including the prevention of illness. Although optional, we have a preference that all Thiess employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 and other serious illnesses.

Work schedule: 7 on / 7 off, rotating 12-hour shifts (days and nights)


EDUCATION

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

WHAT WE OFFER

  • A work culture that follows our company values of integrity, accountability, and innovation, all underpinned by safety
  • Flexible working arrangements (Office-First Hybrid Working Model)
  • A permanent position working directly for Thiess, the world's largest mining services provider
  • A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual bonuses
  • Comprehensive medical benefits including private health insurance
  • RRSP retirement savings benefit with employer matching contributions
  • Career development and opportunities domestic within Canada, and potentially int
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