Surface Utility Operator

Surface Utility Operator #4 (MAC
00344)

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company.

And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.

Agnico Eagle Mines' Macassa Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Beaverhouse First Nation, and Matachewan First Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of Members from these Nations. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Macassa Mine are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process.

This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.

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The Surface Utility Operator is responsible for the civil operation requirements for the Mine. It is not limited to but includes, operate the backfill plant to produce paste for underground operations and QA/QC on paste strengths, cement truck driving, small equipment operation (skidsteer, forklift etc.) as well as general labourer tasks including seasonal construction and preparation (winterisation) to ensure the site surface activities support and anticipate the needs of the Mine site operations.

• Perform role consistent with the Health & Safety Training Classification Guideline Surface Operations
• Safely operate small equipment, and cement trucks in support of site services operations.
• Borehole operation
• QA/QC of borehole operations
• Housekeeping tasks to ensure a clean and clear working environment for all.
• Working as a team player as well as individually.
• Support the smooth running of the mine, appreciating that is our role.
• Other duties as assigned

Utility Operators work outdoors in cold and warm seasonal conditions and in other areas of the mine site as required. He/she will also be expected to work outside in extreme weather conditions during winter. The incumbent must be able to perform tasks requiring a light to medium physical demand including:

• Lift and carry loads up to a maximum of 30kgs (66lbs)
• Work in environmental extremes for over 60 consecutive minutes (e.g. very cold, or variable weather)
• Constantly sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crawl and/or climb stairs.
• Frequently push, pull, lift, lower, hold and/or restrain an object.
• Access and egress vehicles that require arm extension and flexion to achieve access/egress
• Care and caution accessing and egressing equipment that will invariably be on uneven ground
• Core strength to support lower back due to role type operating machinery for extended periods
• Fatigue management related to shift work

• Experience operating fixed plant or mobile equipment of a similar nature to that of the operation would be considered an asset
• Computer skills and ability to learn new programs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) are essential.
• Valid and clean G class License (Minimum)