Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (MOM1)

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, in Kirkenes, Norway servicinghigh 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 to 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 various backgrounds and cultures.

We are seeking qualified individuals for the role of Heavy Equipment Operator. Please note that this is not a fly-in, fly-out operation and will be based in Labrador West, NL. This position may require candidates to work a 4-days on/4-days off (days and nights) 12-hour rotation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Consistently and diligently practices workplace safety.
• Performs take five as required by changing job conditions.
• Follows all environmental and safety policies as well as policies outlined in the employee handbook.
• Immediately stops, reports and controls any environmental spills.
• Perform maintenance on mining trucks, shovels, drill, bulldozers, graders and other mining equipment for proper performance and inspect to detect faults and malfunctions.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required.
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers’ specifications.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
• Service attachments and working tools such as dump bodies, blades and buckets.
• Attach components and adjust new/used equipment.
• Operates equipment safely and efficiently according to relevant legislation, policies, procedures and work plans.
• Performs hourly safety and maintenance checks, logs on shift report.
• Cleans assigned area as scheduled and/or required.
• Ensures equipment such as tools and hoses are safely and securely stored.
• Advises Supervisor of any requirements for maintenance or repair.
• Participates in routine maintenance as assigned.
• Perform all other duties assigned by supervision while demonstrating authentic team player attitude.
• Routinely makes informed judgement calls and performs work in the best interest of the business.

Perform other duties outside of equipment maintenance as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable with a fast-paced environment Self-starter with an ability to work with limited supervision
• Excellent work ethic and attendance record
• Able to work 12-hour shifts, 4 on, 4 off (days and nights)

Education

• Secondary School – Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Program (or equivalent)

License

• Driver’s License (Required)

Closing Date: September 2, 2021