Equinox Gold is a growth-focused Canadian mining company operation entirely in the Americas, with projects in Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Brazil. We have seven operating gold mines and a clear path to achieve more than one million ounces of annual gold production from a pipeline of development and expansion projects. Equinox Gold’s team of proven and experienced mining professionals identify promising assets and develop them into world-class mines that operate to the highest environmental, social and safety standards. We are looking for individuals who want to be part of this high-functioning team and are committed to the Company’s success, just as we are dedicated to developing our people. We invite you to join our team as Equinox Gold works to achieve its vision of becoming the premier Americas gold producer.
Job Summary:
Working as a member of a crew, irrigate leach pad with pipeline, drip emitters and conduct frequent and regular maintenance to maintain barren solution system and process targets. Working as a member of a crew, irrigate leach pad with pipeline, drip emitters and conduct frequent and regular maintenance to maintain barren solution system and process targets. Working as a member of a crew, irrigate leach pad with pipeline, drip emitters and conduct frequent and regular maintenance to maintain barren solution system and process targets.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Always works in a safe and respectful manner
- Understands and acts on direction from lead operators and/or supervisors
- Perform proper inspections and report all unsafe conditions and defects immediately
- Perform all necessary leach pad operations functions on a predominantly day shift schedule with possible required work on weekends and holidays
- Operate mobile equipment (all-terrain vehicles, dozers, telehandlers, pickup trucks) safely
- Operate various hand and power tools such as wrenches, drills, chainsaws and pipe fusers
- Understand the manipulation of solution flow and able to read pressure gauges, flowmeters and other instruments
- Monitor and troubleshoot upset conditions
- Additional responsibilities and duties as required
Knowledge, Skill and Experience:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- 6 months – 1 year working in an industrial/mining environment is preferred but not needed
- Communication (written and verbal) in English
The hourly pay rate for this position starts at $26.44
What we bring:
- Opportunity to grow with a world-class mining operation
- Competitive wages / Quarterly bonus opportunity
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Paid time off
We thank all candidates for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
EOE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
