Earthworks Lead Hand

Description

Skeena Gold + Silver Limited is a Canadian mining company with a portfolio of exploration and development projects located in northwest British Columbia, Canada. Our current focus is on the revitalization of the high-grade, past-producing Eskay Creek gold-silver mine. Skeena is committed to leading the industry in reconciliation, diversity, and inclusion and we work in close collaboration with our Indigenous partners, leveraging their traditional knowledge and respect for the land.

As a Skeena employee, you will become part of a dynamic, innovative, and results-driven work environment. Together, alongside colleagues of diverse backgrounds and experience you will help us operate safely, protect the environment, positively contribute to our local communities and build a state of the art mine in Canada. Come join our team to be a part of this amazing opportunity

Job Title: Earthworks Lead Hand

Reporting directly to the Field Supervisor, the Lead Hand is responsible for providing day-to-day leadership, direction, and hands-on support to field crews working on earthworks activities. The Lead Hand assists with coordinating daily work priorities, mentoring labourers, operating equipment, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications and site requirements.

This position requires a strong combination of leadership, equipment operating experience, mechanical aptitude, and practical knowledge of civil, earthworks, and mine site operations.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Team Leadership & Field Coordination

• Direct, support, and mentor labourers and field personnel to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to required standards
• Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and guidance to crew members
• Assist Field Supervisors with coordinating daily work activities, priorities, manpower, and equipment
• Lead by example and promote a positive, respectful, and safety-focused work environment
• Communicate work plans, hazards, changing site conditions, and production priorities to crew members
• Monitor work progress and identify potential issues, delays, or resource requirements, escalating them to the Field Supervisor as required
• Support effective coordination between equipment operators, labourers, supervisors, and other site personnel

Earthworks Operations

• Support civil construction, large earthworks, and mine site activities as directed
• Assist with tailings dam-related construction and maintenance activities
• Set and install water pumps and associated pumping systems
• Install culverts, drainage systems, and related site infrastructure
• Install and maintain environmental controls, including sediment and erosion control measures
• Install and work with geotextiles, liners, grids, and other civil construction materials
• Assist with site preparation, material handling, grading, drainage, and general earthworks activities
• Interpret IFC (Issued for Construction) drawings and communicate construction requirements to field crews
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, work plans, and supervisor direction

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Operate a variety of small and medium-sized mobile equipment, including skid steers, telehandlers, manlifts, mini excavators, and loaders
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently in support of civil, earthworks, pumping, environmental, and mine site activities
• Perform pre-use inspections and identify equipment defects, hazards, or maintenance requirements
• Assist with routine servicing, fueling, greasing, and maintenance of small equipment
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical issues and apply mechanical aptitude to support equipment reliability
• Assist with pump maintenance and troubleshooting
• Perform HDPE pipe bolt-up and pipe fusing activities as required
• Maintain equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition

Safety, Communication & Compliance

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture and zero-harm mindset
• Comply with company safety policies, procedures, PPE requirements, environmental regulations, and mine site standards
• Participate in toolbox meetings, safety meetings, hazard assessments, and site training
• Identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions, incidents, near misses, and environmental concerns
• Stop work and notify the appropriate supervisor when unsafe conditions or discrepancies are identified<