Mine Technician

**Mine Technician**

**Why TACORA?**

Tacora Resources Inc. (Tacora) is an innovative iron ore mining and development company, with two mining and processing facilities: Scully Mine in Wabush, NL, Canada, and Sydvaranger AS, in Kirkenes, Norway servicing
** high demand from customers throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia.**

As a Tacora Resources employee, you will become part of a supportive, performance‐driven, highly engaged, dynamic environment. We focus on creating a work environment where employees can utilize their skills and knowledge while maintaining a team-based, inclusive approach to meeting greater challenges. We maintain straight lines of communication between our operations and management, so we can move collectively toward achieving our goals.

With our core values as the foundation of our Canadian and Norwegian operations, we are passionate about innovation and we are excited about our future. We are collaborative in our approach to projects and with our entrepreneurial spirit, we aim to dig deeper and reach higher. We are innovative, turning obstacles into opportunities - and we do it all in ways that are safe and sustainable. We place the highest priority on employee safety, protecting the environment, and enhancing the development of the communities where we operate. At TACORA, we are family.

At TACORA, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and diverse work environment. You will be provided with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skillset working alongside dedicated employees from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.

We are seeking qualified individuals for the role of a Mine Technician. Please note that this is not a fly-in, fly-out operation and will be based in Labrador West, NL and will be on a 7/on 7/off rotation.

**Responsibilities**:

- Complete survey tasks (grade stakes, toe pickups, blast pattern stakes, etc.) on an as-needed basis to support daily mine production.
- Monitor progress of roads/dumps for adherence to design and communicate issues to Mine Operations and Mine Planning Personnel.
- Ensure sufficient field signage (flagging tape, stakes, etc.) is in place to support field projects.
- Maintain an up-to-date survey database within Vulcan software system.
- Calculate volumes/surface areas/cut/fill, etc. as required.
- Ensure survey equipment is well maintained and operational.
- Ensure a sufficient supply of survey materials are in stock (flagging tape, stakes, etc.).
- Perform blast hole mapping/sampling as required on production and development drill patterns.
- Perform grade control pit tours to ensure appropriate signage in in place and communicate with shovel operators and Mine Supervisors on ore quality and mine planning issues.
- Support the Technical Services team with any other duties/projects as required.
- Support Safety Management programs and regulatory compliance.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Knowledge of all facets of the mining industry, including measurement and operations safety management and environmental regulations;
- Strong PC skills, proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD or other mine planning software programs (Vulcan);
- Strong communication skills;
- Ability to meet deadlines;
- Strong listening, questioning capabilities.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Strong problem solving skills.
- 0-2 years experience in a technical role in a Mining environment.

**Education**:

- Mine Survey Technician diploma is preferred, however not required. Internal training is available.

**License**:

- Driver's License (required)

We are an equal opportunity employer- Tacora Resources for an interview_