Dispatcher
Job no: 987178 Work type: Full Time Location: Red Chris Mine (Dease Lake, BC)
Newmont has recently acquired Newcrest Mining creating the world’s leading gold mining company.
With operations around the world, our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities where we operate. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work. We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance and a shared belief that what we do matters.
Our Red Chris mine is located on the traditional territory of the Tahltan and we encourage qualified applicants from the local communities to apply. We offer several designated marshalling points within BC including Nanaimo, Vancouver, Kelowna, Kamloops, Prince George, Smithers, and Calgary, AB.
Our Red Chris operation is now recruiting for the position of Dispatcher with a competitive base salary between $86,000 - 93,000 dependant on experience, skills, and qualifications. The compensation package also includes a comprehensive Benefits plan, Vacation allotment, RRSP contribution program with organizational matching, and a Travel allowance to get to and from the worksite.
We are seeking an individual for a Fly-in, Fly-out opportunity working on a two-weeks-in, two-weeks-out rotation.
Purpose of the role
This role will report to the Dispatch Lead and will safely organize, schedule and dispatch production mine operations work crews
Role Accountabilities
Safety: Demonstrate absolute commitment and leadership in providing a safe working environment by:
Conduct daily hazard/risk assessments of their work area
Promote and maintain a culture of ‘safe production’ by compliance with company safety systems, policies, procedures, accountabilities and Newmont safety behaviours
Ensure all incidents, near miss and hazards are reported
Technical: Demonstrate technical and operational excellence in:
Balance workload and make decisions in consultation with other stakeholders to achieve safe production outcomes as dictated by weekly and monthly plans
Maximize the utilization and output of the Load and Haulage fleet using the Minestar FMS
Communicate with the crusher operator to ensure correct feed (quality, blend and quantity) is delivered to the crusher
Promote and actively participate in business improvements and ideas
Collaborate with mobile maintenance team to maximize equipment reliability and availability
Capture, validate and record mine data, shift and production reports using Minestar FMS
Provide accurate information to ensure informed production decisions
Serving as central communication personnel for mine production and safety, including emergency events
Scheduling Accountabilities
Routinely monitor daily and weekly mine plans and ensure compliance
Take appropriate action where necessary to apply short interval controls to achieve the mine plan
Ensure compliance with maintenance schedules
Ability to identify the gaps in process and remedy if possible or escalate
People Accountabilities
Utilise strong working relationships with shift supervisors to collaborate and optimize the daily mine plan during the shift in response to changing conditions and events
Foster a positive and productive working relationship between team members and with other departments on site
Receive, prepare and relay work orders, information and messages to and from work crews, supervisors and technical personnel
Engage the team to actively promote Hazard awareness and promote the reporting of near misses
Display behaviour consistent with Newmont’s Code of Conduct
Key Relationships
Open Pit Shift Boss
Superintendent – Mining
General Foreman – Mining
Dispatch Lead - Mining
Mill Control – Mill Operations
Crusher operator – Mill Operations
Shift Boss – Mill Operations
Operators – Mining
General Foreman - Maintenance
Shift Boss - Maintenance
About you:
Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a mine environment, including heavy equipment operations and exposure to different types of mobile equipment.
Experience using MineStar and/or other Fleet Management software is required.
Minimum 1 year of previous Dispatching experience is required
Previous Supervisory experience is an asset
Strong communication and decision-making skills in an open pit mining environment.
Ability to maintain high performance levels in stressful, multi-tasking scenarios.
Actively participate in a positive and safe working atmosphere.
Valid BC Drivers License.
What We Offer
We are committed to ensuring that our team members are kept healthy and safe. To achieve this, we provide comfortable on-site accommodations, including excellent balanced meals prepared by our culinary team. Team members can expect access to TV and Wi-Fi, our on-site gym and a variety of recreational activities.
All our team members are also rewarded with a host of great benefits, including:
Travel allowance and arrangements made for transportation to and from site
Competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications
Competitive Benefits and Registered Retirement Savings Plan matching program
Ongoing training with continuous growth and development opportunities
It is important to note that the safety and wellbeing of our team is our top priority. As such, we promote a drug and alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
Our Commitment to You
Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.
If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date.
Advertised: 01 Oct 2024 Applications close: 12 Oct 2024
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