Underground Mine Operators

THOAR Mining provides a wide variety of services in the support and operation of mining, ranging from project management, supervision, underground construction, maintenance, and mining equipment operation.

We have an immediate need for highly motivated, safety conscious **Underground Mine Operators / Equipment Operators **for a Potash project with our client at **Vanscoy, SK** (near Saskatoon, SK). This project is beginning **June 27, 2023** and is anticipated to run continuously, with a possibility of extension for this or other upcoming projects.

**THOAR Mining** offers competitive compensation, a workplace committed to safety, diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as a professional approach to all aspects of our work in the mining industry, to foster your personal and professional growth.

If you are passionate about equipment operation, bring underground experience in the Potash industry and have a commitment to safety, quality, diversity & inclusion, and teamwork, we want to hear from you

**Responsibilities**:

- Carry out the duties of a Mine Operator safely, efficiently and as a collaborative team player;
- Take part in safety meetings and inspections, and follow standard operating procedures;
- Operation of scoops, alpine miners, flexiveyors, and other cutting equipment;
- Operation of bolting and scaling machines;
- Installation of belt lines;
- Rehab work as required;
- Communication with Maintenance and Operations departments.

**Qualifications**:

- A minimum of one year in an underground Potash setting in an equipment role, or three years in a heavy industrial equipment operation or labour role;
- Training and experience running continuous miners, alpine miners, scoops, bolters, scalers, and other underground mining equipment is preferred;
- Strong safety record and commitment to safety, teamwork, and collaboration;
- A great attitude and work ethic;
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace;
- Grade 12 diploma or GED;
- Valid General Mine Safety Awareness - GMSA;
- Ability to work collaboratively with other team members, site staff, and contractors;
- Must display credibility and integrity to maintain the respect of superiors, subordinates, and peers;
- Ability to manage work in scheduling software.
- Pre-employment drug test will be required
- Ability to work both day shift and night shift, on a 14 and 7 rotation

**Job Type**: Temporary Full-Time

**Compensation**: Competitive Hourly Pay Based on Experience

**Benefits**: Provided upon completion of probationary period

**LOA**: Available for eligible employees

**Shift Schedule**:12-hour shifts with the ability to work both day and night; Two weeks on; One week off