Entry Level Miner

Entry Level Miner

Reports to: Foreman – Turner Mining Group

Job Description:

The Entry Level Miner is a starting point for both operations and maintenance within Turner Mining Group. This position will develop into a Production Miner or Fuel / Lube Technician role. The successful candidate must live the Turner Values and be an outward example to others. This position must demonstrate a strong commitment to “Safe Production” through decision making, priorities, and client relations.

Objectives and Contributions:

The Entry Level Miner is focused on key aspects that drive communication and safe production while maintaining a high level of efficiency, and preventative maintenance awareness requirements. The Entry Level Miner demonstrates safety ownership at a personal level and holds other crew members to the same high standard.

• Work with employees to ensure a high level of accuracy and engagement on hazard identification and control
• Engage crews and leadership to define processes that motivate working towards common goals
• Assist with MSHA regulatory task training and verify compliance to standards
• Live the values as part of a visible daily decision-making process
• Involvement in risk assessment processes at various levels of the organization
• Holds themselves and others accountable for acting like an owner (taking care of equipment, not wasting resources, using time wisely, and being accountable for conditions and behaviors)
• Maintains a high standard of housekeeping (machine and work areas)

Culture and Communication:

• Can effectively communicate in English (multi-lingual preferred)
• Work with crews to support proactive near miss reporting
• Leads by example (walks the talk)

Systems:

• Trains to Turner standards to perform quality pre-operation machine inspections (Based on mobile equipment physical demands analysis)
• Trains to Turner standards to accurately document 5000-23 and training checklist requirements
• Other regulatory & internal / external forms as required
• Maintains a valid and insurable driving license

Travel and New Site Development:

Time and Interactions:

• The Entry Level Miner must be flexible on shift schedules (days and nights) to assist with training and production needs
• The Entry Level Miner will be self-starting, motivated, with a strong desire to be part of a team and to influence improvement. Communication is also critical to keep leadership and site-based personnel in the loop of successes, challenges, and any additional support that may be required
• Excellent time management skills

Qualifications:

• Willingness and ability to adhere to OSHA / MSHA regulatory requirements
• Entry Level Miners will be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of hire
• 0-1 years’ experience in mining / heavy industry preferred
• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of safety systems and processes
• Appropriate attention to detail required
• Strong communication skills
• Strong morals and values
• Exemplary attendance record
• Exemplary safety and disciplinary record
• Willingness to be flexible on daily job duty requirements
• Maintains a positive outspoken learning attitude

• The Entry Level Miner will become competent and highly proficient on each piece of the following equipment through on-the-job training and skills qualification
  • Water truck
  • Haulage Truck
  • OR
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Fuel / Lube Truck

Other Duties:

• In addition to the job skills above, there may be requirements for manual tasks to be completed to meet other business needs. Operators in any job duty classification may be required to participate in these additional tasks.

Benefits
Turner Mining Group offers a competitive salary, an excellent work culture, and career advancement opportunities. Our team provides a benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and a 401k with company match. We believe in a work-life balance and have established paid time off for major holidays.

At Turner Mining Group, we encourage and celebrate an inclusive environment for all employees and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer.