Quarry Lead Hand

Quarry Lead Hand

Requisition

Location:

Ottawa, ON, CA, K1G 3K2

Pay Type:

Hourly

Position type:
Full-time / Hourly

Estimated Wage Range $28.00 - $32.00/Hourly

Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment:
We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

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Description:

Join Amrize as a Quarry Lead Hand and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!

The Lead Hand is responsible for overseeing and operating the crushing plant. This role's primary focus is to lead the health and safety of the plant, while operating to achieve maximum productivity and the lowest production cost at all stages of operation. The Lead Hand sets an example by working alongside plant staff on all activities, including maintenance, inspections, cleanup, and feeding the plant with a wheel loader.

The plant may operate on both day and night shifts.

• Lead the plant's health and safety efforts to achieve the highest productivity at the lowest production cost.

• Develop and install a site-level safety culture by consistently engaging with employees and contractors, with an objective of "zero" harm.

• Ensure front-line employees comply with all relevant health and safety policies and initiatives, such as hazard reporting, risk assessment, Working at Heights, Confined Space, Energy Isolation, and Hot Work.

• Lead daily huddles and participate in the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) to demonstrate a commitment to workplace safety.

• Support shift scheduling to meet production demands.

• Coordinate with Quality and Shipping staff to address any quality issues related to production.

• Successfully complete maintenance activities through short-term planning and execution.

• Adhere to Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) requirements.

• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviours.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant Quarry experience is required.

• An undergraduate degree, college diploma, or equivalent field experience is required.

• Experience in heavy equipment operation, preventative maintenance, and a mechanical aptitude are assets.

• Experience in drilling and blasting is an asset.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• Excellent people management skills and a disciplined, process-oriented approach.

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

• Flexible Health & Dental benefits coverage for…