Lead Equipment Operator Job at Turner Mining Group (Ely)

Job Description

The Lead Equipment Operator is the most skilled mining operator position with a focus on developing supervisory leadership within Turner Mining Group. This position will also assist with training other crew members as an SME (Subject Matter Expert), assisting with supervisory duties as a fill-in for the Foreman (as needed), and will oversee operational quality and efficiency as a strong field leader. The successful candidate must live the Turner Values and be an outward example to others. This position must demonstrate a strong commitment to “Safe Production” through decision making, priorities, and client relations.

Job Responsibility

Operates mobile equipment as assigned every day based on production needs
Work with employees to ensure a high level of accuracy and engagement on hazard identification and control
Engage crews and leadership to define processes that motivate working towards common goals
Assist with MSHA regulatory training and verify compliance to standards
Live the values as part of a visible daily decision-making process
Audit the crew and the site while focusing on conditions and behaviors that reflect our desire to be the best in the business
Lead training efforts to grow other operators
Assist with training proficiency audits
Assist with client specific safety needs as required
Support risk assessment processes at various levels of the organization
Holds themselves and others accountable for acting like an owner
Maintains a high standard of housekeeping
Assist with daily lineout meetings and monthly safety topic communications
Assist with site communication programs and processes
Assist with site and project leaders to identify areas of improvement
Work with crews to support proactive near miss reporting
Leads by example
Ability to perform quality pre-operation machine inspections
Able to perform quality workplace examination
Ability to use electronic filing and reporting systems
Accurately documents 5000-23 and training checklist requirements
Other regulatory & internal / external forms as required
Leads new site start-up activities and development of safety tools
Work directly with site leadership to ensure consistent use of systems, programs, and processes
Assist with crew progression and employee development
Learn and assist with key performance indicators, company targets, and daily progress reporting
Assist in employee timekeeping and production reports
Maintains compliance to Turner Mining Group Policies and Procedures including Fit for Duty requirements
Upholds Code of Conduct requirements
Spend time with Maintenance, and site supervision to build relationships and develop trust
Assist with development / implement processes to reduce and eliminate repeat incidents
Assist in problem-solving including incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action development
Assist in managing maintenance notifications
Ability to use site management software
Must be flexible on shift schedules (days and nights) to assist with training and production needs
Interacts with client supervision to discuss production challenges, targets, and collaboration between teams
Excellent time management skills

Requirements

Microsoft Office proficiency
Willingness and ability to adhere to OSHA / MSHA regulatory requirements
5-10 years’ experience in mining / heavy industry preferred
Working knowledge of safety systems and processes
Appropriate attention to detail required
Strong communication skills
Strong morals and values
Exemplary attendance record
Exemplary safety and disciplinary record
Willingness to be flexible on daily job duty requirements
Maintains a positive outspoken learning attitude
Must pass and maintain Turner Mining Group mobile equipment skills qualifications on each piece of the following equipment: Production excavator, Production loader, Support excavator, Dozer, Support loader, Grader, Water truck, Haulage truck
Can effectively communicate in English (multi-lingual preferred)
Maintains a valid and insurable driving license
Available to travel on short notice for new site development activities (Preferred)
Available to travel on short notice to support timelines and production requirements at existing sites (Preferred)

Nice to have

5-10 years’ experience in mining / heavy industry
Multi-lingual
Available to travel on short notice for new site development activities
Available to travel on short notice to support timelines and production requirements at existing sites

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