Tailings Lead
Discovery Silver Corp. TSX:DSV, OTCQX:DSVSF
Date: 4 days ago
City: Timmins, Ontario
Contract type: Full time
Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities.
Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.
Location
Timmins, Ontario
Schedule
5x2
Purpose
As a Tailings Lead, you will be responsible for performing and coordinating activities related to tailings operations and maintenance, as well as implementing effective systems, methods, and scheduling to meet tailings placement targets. You will work with operations, maintenance, contractors and technical teams in the safe management of tailings. In this role you will also support the Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer in activities related to tailings management
Responsibilities
As an equal opportunity employer, Discovery is committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.
Location
Timmins, Ontario
Schedule
5x2
Purpose
As a Tailings Lead, you will be responsible for performing and coordinating activities related to tailings operations and maintenance, as well as implementing effective systems, methods, and scheduling to meet tailings placement targets. You will work with operations, maintenance, contractors and technical teams in the safe management of tailings. In this role you will also support the Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer in activities related to tailings management
Responsibilities
- Perform beaching of tailings by preparing and moving active spigots in alignment with Tailings Management Plan
- Coordinate end spill moves and maintenance activities
- Supervise contractor work related to tailings operations
- Inspect turret and booster pump systems regularly
- Provide information on required materials for ordering
- Manage the tailings laydown area and parts
- Perform and/or coordinate maintenance to seep pumpback equipment
- Perform and/or coordinate maintenance to instrumentation equipment
- Inspect and clean tailings floc skid at mill when in operation
- Coordinate dust mitigation activities
- Coordinate maintenance of sludge cell
- Perform surveillance inspection during shift
- Assist with tailings upset or emergency situations
- Coach inspectors on tailings inspections and operations
- Coordinate with Mill Operations, Construction activities, Effluent Treatment Plan operations
- Minimum high school education
- Expertise in production and/or maintenance strategies for large-scale, continuous operating mineral processing plants and/or tailings management facilities.
- Experience in tailings operations, construction and management
- People leader with at least five (5) years of leadership or supervisory experience.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite.
- Valid “G” Driver’s license
As an equal opportunity employer, Discovery is committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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