Specialist - Fleet Management

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Specialist - Fleet Management

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Newmont has recently acquired Newcrest Mining creating the world’s leading gold mining company.

With operations around the world, our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities where we operate. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.

We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance and a shared belief that what we do matters.

Our Red Chris mine is located on the traditional territory of the Tahltan and we encourage qualified applicants from the local communities to apply.

We offer several designated marshalling points within BC including Nanaimo, Vancouver, Kelowna, Kamloops, Prince George, Smithers, and Calgary, AB.

The Red Chris Mine Operations team is now recruiting for the position of Fleet Management Specialist with a competitive base salary between $, - $,.

The offered base salary will be determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies with consideration to internal equity.

We are seeking an individual for a Fly In, Fly Out opportunity working on a two weeks in, two weeks out rotation.

Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the Mining Superintendent, the Specialist oversees the Fleet management system including software, hardware, and dispatchers, to support Mining Supervisors and optimize mining production.

Troubleshooting, reporting, equipment hardware and software issues as needed. This nature of this role comparable to the scope of a Dispatch Engineer.

Accountabilities

Safety :

• Demonstrate absolute commitment and leadership in providing a safe working environment by :
• Conduct daily hazard / risk assessments of their work area
• Promote and maintain a culture of safe production’ by compliance with company safety systems, policies, procedures,
• and accountabilities
• Ensure all incidents, near miss and hazards are reported

Technical Accountabilities

• Effectively administer and maintain the computerised MineStar Fleet Management system including management of disk space, system set-up parameters and back-up of daily data to optimise all functions of the system.
• Oversee the operation of the MineStar system to identify trends, problems, inefficiencies or non-compliance with operating procedures.
• Provide materials movement, equipment utilisation and other production data to production planning or projects personnel on a daily, weekly or monthly basis or as otherwise required.
• Provide support for all personnel who utilise the MineStar system and Open Pit Engineer role projects.
• Support departmental improvement projects related to fleet management systems.
• Actively participate in all departmental activities, including skills training, departmental communications or tool-box meetings and other activities as required by supervisor.
• Ensure work-groups meet or exceed Newmont FRM safety requirements through monitoring of on-job OH&S standards / performance, and follow up on occupational health and safety issues.

Reporting Accountabilities

• Accurately record information for loading and dumping by validating shift data.
• Provide accurate reports to relevant parties. Provide Ad Hoc reports as required.
• Identifying trends in the data.
• Manage own database to total tones, operators name, quality of the material, cycle time, location, maintenance plan.
• Identify trends in variance between plans and actual performance.
• Contribute to performance improvement by monitoring and analyzing Minestar data, researching best practice in dispatch and determining improved methods of working.

People Accountabilities

• Foster a positive and productive working relationship between team members and with other departments on site
• Receive, prepare and relay work orders, information and messages to and from work crews, supervisors and technical personnel
• Engage the team to actively promote Hazard awareness and promote the reporting of near misses
• Display behaviour consistent with Newmont’s Code of Conduct

About You

Position requirements include, but are not limited to :

• A bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or equivalent experience with Fleet Management systems.
• Thorough knowledge of the BC Mines Act and Regulations is an asset
• Minimum 2-5 years experience in mining, preferably in a production or technical role in an open pit mining operation.
• High degree of competency in computer applications.
• Knowledge and experience with MineStar Fleet Management Mining System software and hardware, and MineStar reporting is required
• Experience with Power BI, Python, SQL is highly desired.
• Sound awareness of operational safety issues and an excellent personal safety record.
• The aspiration to advance within the organization and to work harmoniously as a team member.
• Enthusiasm, self-motivation, and the ability to maintain direction and achieve work objectives with minimal supervision.
• A valid Class 5 Drivers License is required

What We Offer

We are committed to ensuring that our team members are kept healthy and safe. To achieve this, we provide comfortable on-site accommodations, including excellent balanced meals prepared by our culinary team.

Team members can expect access to TV and Wi-Fi, our on-site gym and a variety of recreational activities.

All our team members are also rewarded with a host of great benefits, including :

• Travel allowance and arrangements made for transportation to and from site
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications
• Competitive Benefits and Registered Retirement Savings Plan matching program
• Ongoing training with continuous growth and development opportunities

It is important to note that the safety and wellbeing of our team is our top priority. As such, we promote a drug and alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Our Commitment to You

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date.