Barminco Red Chris - Batch Plant Operator at Perenti Group Services Pty Ltd

Area F (Dease Lake), British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

43.32

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Concrete Batching, Safety Procedures, Command Alkon, Equipment Maintenance, Quality Control, Material Handling, Shotcrete Pump Operation, Heavy Equipment Operation, Housekeeping, Driver's License, Manual Transmission, Teamwork, Communication Skills, Prioritization, Self-Motivation

Industry

mining

Description

About Barminco: Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. is part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company originating in Australia. Barminco can offer you opportunities to take your career to the next level as one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Canada and across the globe. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities. We provide state of the art facilities, equipment, technology and opportunities to work on projects all over the world. At Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd., we are committed to fostering a culture that understands and values inclusion and diversity. The Opportunity: Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. has new exciting opportunities for Batch Plant Operators at the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia. Working a FIFO rotation of 14-shifts on and 14-shifts off. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor or designate, the Batch Plant Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating, maintaining and recording of the concrete mixer/batch plant to ensure consistent and quality concrete. The incumbent is expected to adhere to and maintain all company standards and perform duties to the highest levels of safe operation. Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to): Demonstrate commitment to adhere to all Mine site safety rules, procedures and regulations, while ensuring the safety of others Using a computerized ready-mix concrete batching system (Command Alkon) to load transmixers Manage controls to heat, cool, weigh and mix aggregate, cement and water to produce consistent and quality concrete according to project specifications Operate batch plant, ensuring equipment, mixer, bullet, hoses and pumps are thoroughly cleaned properly, maintained and inspected at the beginning and end of each shift and during the shift as required Work with Maintenance Department on all preventative maintenance of the mixer/batch plant; perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment Know and perform the proper methods of material preparation and mixing to consistently mix and maintain the required mixture proportions and ratios Conduct regular quality control checks to ensure concrete mixes meet 100% total quality requirements (QA/QC) Responsible for proper storage, care, and accessibility of the materials, admix, chemicals etc. Immediately report problems/failures/quality control issues that may impact the team, or the company Some infrastructure work as required; pouring concrete pads for substations or pump station Document reports detailing work performed, for example: log batches, production volumes, materials used, batch adjustments and QA/QC performed (core panels sprayed, cube samples taken, slump measurements…etc) Willingness to learn how a shotcrete pump works, various shotcrete mix designs and their impact on the pump May be required to operate heavy equipment Maclean, and/or, Normet shotcrete machine experience would be a large advantage. Practice good general housekeeping, clean and maintain equipment/machinery to a high standard. Maintain a valid Driver’s License; manual transmission experience required Understand and comply with all PPE requirements in work areas Other duties may be assigned by your Supervisor, as required Skills and Experience: Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency Preferred; 2-3 years of concrete batching experience Thorough understanding of all aspects of concrete batching technology, mix designs, equipment, material properties, and safety protocols is required Perform physical labour for the set-up, tear-down and winterizing of batch plant in accordance with client and company standards Safe operation mobile transmixers; an asset The ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment with high degree of professionalism and self-motivation is essential Proven ability to recognize and follow verbal and written instructions Able to effectively prioritize and organize workload to ensure deadlines are met Must have good radio etiquette and strong communications skills Eagerness to learn and grow Work Conditions Ability to do shift camp work on a rotational basis (dayshift/nightshift), typically the rotations are 2 weeks on site (minimum 12-hour days), followed by 2 weeks off – working statutory holidays as they fall within the rotation While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to communicate, sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, push/pull, manipulate objects and work in awkward positions Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required Extreme weather conditions Noise level in the work environment is moderate to high What we offer: Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. can offer you a role where you will be challenged and valued for your skills and experience. You will also have the opportunity to develop and grow your career. We offer competitive wages, no-wait extended health and dental benefits, charter travel from various hubs, camp accommodations and meals. We also offer a matching RRSP program after a 3-month waiting period. The hourly rate for this position is $43.32/hr. NOTE: Selected candidates will have to successfully complete a pre-employment Fit for Duty medical which includes alcohol and drug screening. Please tell us in your application, if you are a member of the Tahltan Nation. Please include copies of your valid Trade Certifications and all other valid tickets you may have that are relevant to the role you are applying for. We look forward to reviewing your application, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Responsibilities

The Batch Plant Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating, maintaining, and recording data from the concrete mixer/batch plant to ensure consistent, quality concrete production according to specifications. This includes adhering to all safety rules, performing daily maintenance checks, and conducting regular quality control inspections.