Mill Operator

**We are St Barbara.**

**A growing gold company with a global outlook. We’re an Australian based, ASX 200 company with gold mining operations in Australia, Canada and Papua New Guinea. Our vision is to be a brilliant, global mining company that grows sustainably and creates enduring, positive impacts.**

Our Atlantic Operations Touqouy mine site is located an hour outside of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Situated in Canada’s Ocean Playground, it’s no surprise that Nova Scotian’s quality of life is second to none. Whether you prefer sandy beaches and coastal cliffs, or the culture and energy of city life, you’re never far from either. Halifax is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada and has been rated by Maclean’s Magazine as Canada’s best place to live and work.

Now is an exciting time for our business and for our people. We’re going through a period of significant change and have gained real momentum in transforming our business so that, together, we can build a brilliant future. We’re looking for people who are ready to grow through opportunity and build brilliance with us.

We are currently seeking a **Mill Operator 1.1** to join our team. This is a full-time permanent position with our Atlantic Operations based at our Touquoy mine. The work schedule is 4 days on, 4 days off working 12- hour shifts, switching between a run of days and a run of nights. Reporting to the Mill Supervisor, the Mill Operator is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and effective operation of any given mill process circuit. They also ensure that all equipment within the mill process circuit is operating at the highest standards to achieve defined targets.

**The Opportunity**:

- Effectively operate any given mill process circuit to achieve defined operating parameters.
- Performing required checks and record detailed operating information and notes in log sheets.
- Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping in the work area.
- Being able to conduct training and provide mentorship to trainees.
- Communicating effectively (verbal and written).
- Working with and assisting the maintenance team as required to ensure equipment is in optimal operating condition to avoid unnecessary downtime or delays.
- Informing co-workers and supervisors of any identified issues.
- Preparing work area and adhering to all job safety requirements prior to starting work and keeping the work area safe and free of hazards.
- Participating in site specific training.
- Performing related duties, including operation of other circuits or processes as required.
- Site clean-up, housekeeping and/or ground work.
- Monitoring of pumps.
- Installing and maintaining hoses.
- Small and medium sized equipment operation.
- All other duties as may be assigned.

**We would love to hear from you if you have**:

- A personal commitment to behavior consistent with St Barbara's Values including honesty and integrity, respect, working together, delivering to promise and striving to do better.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Previous Mill Process Operator experience an asset.
- Well versed in industrial or mill site protocols, rules and code of conduct is an asset.
- Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks requiring the use of independent judgment and action.
- Willingness to work in a team environment.
- Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
- Adhere to all company and site safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that projects are completed properly.
- Class 5 Drivers License
- Ability to pass a background check.

We encourage Members of the Mi’ kmaq community to self-identify in their cover letter.