Operatormaintainer Mine Operations Load Haul Job In Labrador City

Job Description

Operator/Maintainer Mine Operations (Load & Haul)

Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion.
Grow your career in a global mining organization.
Based in Labrador City, NL – preference will be given to local candidates.

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you. We are looking for an Operator/Maintainer who is highly motivated, adapts to changing situations and priorities, interacts well with others, and demonstrates the ability to work both independently and effectively as part of a team. The work schedule is a 12-hour shift with a 7 on 7 off rotation (day and night). This is a great opportunity for a driven and safety-oriented individual to contribute to the IOC team.

Applicants will be considered for Operator/Maintainer vacancies in the Load & Haul division of Mine Operations (Haul Truck Drivers). Your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Work safely through appropriate behaviors and adherence to IOC safety standards.
2. Keep work area safe, clean and well maintained.
3. Take timely action to correct unsafe work conditions in the work area.
4. Be responsible for the proper operation, maintenance, and control of equipment to ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
5. Communicate all unresolved safety and process deficiencies to the supervisors involved.
6. Provide feedback to supervisors regarding equipment performance.
7. Maintain a continuous improvement focus by developing and participating in implementation of appropriate solutions to eliminate the issues/problems identified in the work area.
8. Challenge the way the work is done.

What you’ll bring

1. A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team;
2. Valid Class 5 driver’s license; other classes will be considered an asset; preference will be given to candidates with a Class 1 or 3 driver’s license;
3. High school diploma or GED equivalent; or relevant post secondary training (Heavy Equipment Operator Course) or sufficient years of demonstrated relevant experience;
4. Previous experience with heavy equipment or in an industrial environment will be considered an asset.

What we offer

1. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
2. A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
3. Career development to further your technical or leadership ambitions.
4. A competitive compensation.
5. Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans.
6. Attractive share ownership plan.
7. Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave).

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

Where you’ll be working

We are a leading North American producer and exporter of premium iron ore pellets and high-grade concentrate with average iron grades greater than 66%. With a team of over 2,700 employees, IOC is committed to providing value and continuity for our customers, employees, communities and shareholders through our unique mine to port approach.