Loader Operator at Newmont Goldcorp Corporation

To operate loader at Newmont to deliver material to the appropriate location (primary and oxide crusher, stockpile or waste dump) destination and conduct cleanup activities in a safe and controlled manner.

Essential Duties

• Load trucks to appropriate weights and dimensions following the CAT10/10/20 rule.
• Manage dig face for safe and efficient loading, including managing the dig face to a safe height.
• Conduct post-shift inspections regarding hazards and defects identified and communicate these to Dispatch / Supervisor and the incoming operators for the smooth running of Operations.
• Communicate with Truck Operators and Dispatchers to verify that materials are dumped at the correct locations, based on mark-out information.
• Utilize JIGSAW System to report loader equipment status (i.e. Down, Standby, Delay or Ready), select appropriate delay, and stand by codes.
• Perform daily housekeeping and safety checks of the loader equipment.
• Understand the loading activities that need to be completed and the designated location of loading activities.
• Report and escalate all accidents and incidents occurring in the shift immediately to the Dispatcher / Shift Supervisor.
• Load MAN Tipper Trucks.
• Attend all pre-shift instruction meetings.

Training & Experience

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations)

• Senior High School Certificate.
• Mineral Commission Operators License.
• Drivers’ License E.
• Knowledge and understanding of loader operation.
• General knowledge of loaders and other heavy equipment.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 – 3 years’ loading operation experience in an open pit-mining environment.

Working Conditions

Position is in a very remote location. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job.

• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to sit in the cabin of heavy mining equipment tracking over uneven surfaces for extended periods, climb stairs, walk and stand.
• Work Environment: The noise level in the field environment is minimal. Occasional exposure to noise, fumes, high temperature, moving machinery, hazardous materials, sharp edges, dust, pinch-points, vibration, slippery surfaces, extreme weather conditions.
• Protective Equipment (PPE): Work requires mandatory PPE such as helmet, goggles, high visible clothing, safety harness, earplugs and dust mask according to working conditions.
• Incumbent occasionally has to work overtime.