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Coeur Mining is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing, precious metals producer with four wholly owned operations: the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.
Coeur Silvertip is one of the highest-grade silver-zinc lead projects in the world. Coeur is focused on targeted exploration of Silvertip’s large, highly prospective land page. Recent drilling results reinforce Silvertip's growing potential as an emerging tier-one asset for the Company.
Silvertip employs approximately 70 mining and exploration leaders at the camp-based site. Coeur Silvertip prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.
About the Job :
Operating in a Northern British Columbia mining environment on a two week in/two week out shift rotation, the Site Services Maintenance (Red Seal Tradesperson) is an integral part of the Site Services Operations at the Silvertip Operation. Solid work ethics, regular attendance, and punctuality are essential requirements for this position
Responsibilities:
- Perform pre-operational checks and operate equipment according to Safe Operating Procedures.
- Operate heavy motorized equipment used in earth moving operations including, but not limited to, tanker, dozer, scraper, loader, grader, mobile compost mixer, 18-wheel tractor-trailer, truck, crane, excavator, and other equipment to support a variety of operations at the mine site.
- May build, level and excavate land surfaces.
- Gather and load dirt and waste products from job sites onto trucks and transport them to the appropriate location.
- Operate a water tanker and similar equipment for dust control and dirt compaction.
- Monitor equipment and processes and ensure equipment deficiencies and operational issues are reported clearly.
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as required including fluid and filter changes and parts lubrication.
- Assist with disassembling and reassembling screeners/conveyors.
- Conduct trouble shooting activities when problems arise.
- Complete Operator Report Sheets and Daily Logbooks.
- Experience in operating the varied equipment required for the position including but not limited to bobcat, wheel loader, zoom boom and manlifts.
- Mining industry experiences desired.
- Valid class 5 drivers’ license.
- Physically fit to perform the duties of the position.
- Must have a Red Seal journeyman ticket in at least one of the following:
- Carpentry, Plumbing, Gas fitter, Oil burner mechanic, Millwright
- Experience in multi-trade building maintenance is essential, with demonstrated skills in diagnostic and preventative maintenance.
- Experience in maintaining and repairing gas-fired and oil-fired appliances is required, aligned with current Canadian safety codes.
- Experience maintaining and repairing water and sewer systems (plumbing)
- Basic carpentry skills are required.
- Ability to maintain and repair oil burning equipment (Frost fighters)
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Additional Information:
- Willing to work a two-week rotation schedule, with 12-hour shifts per day at a remote camp.
- Our current designated marshalling locations are Vancouver, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Calgary, Edmonton, Whitehorse, Teslin, and Watson Lake.
It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.