Sand Plant Operator

Sand Plant Operator 1 or 2

Location:

East Boulder Mine - EB

Schedule:

Rotating - 5

Job

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Operates underground backfill plants.
• Operates high- pressure slurry pumping systems.
• Monitors the slurry silo filling. Coordinates intake and output from silos.
• Monitors the slurry intake and output to the Geho back fill pumps at the sand plants as required.
• Draw density samples and record pertinent data related to back fill operations.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot breakdowns.
• Maintain operational records on a shift-by-shift basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time at the discretion of the company.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Stationary equipment operations and maintenance background.
• Piping and valve installation/maintenance.
• Monitor slurry silo filling and maintain both sand plants.
• Monitor and maintain sand pours.
• Communication skills-written and verbal.
• Perform backfill audits.
• Technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Authorized to handle explosives per the Safe Explosives Act and be familiar with their use.
• Must meet the Task Matrix Proficiency Levels for a Sand Plant Operator 1 or 2 (See Task Matrix).
• Must meet the Physical Requirements for the Sand Plant Operator 1 or 2 (see Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in the HR Office).
• Understanding of and strong commitment to all health, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Mobile equipment experience.
• Previous sand plant experience.

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