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The Operator’s duties will encompass responsibility for safely performing the basic tasks required to offloading of International and Domestic coal vessels, loading trains, trucks, maintaining coal yard integrity, and associated maintenance. These duties will encompass, however are not limited too - task associated with direct interactions with International and domestic vessels and their crews, operate the coal handling system, operate industrial mobile equipment, and perform general maintenance on equipment and facilities, mooring of vessels, port security aspects, input and complete work ordered for internal Savage data base, completion of required documentation (Regulator and Internal) at the Nova Scotia Power pier at Sydney NS.

Benefits of working with Savage

• Opportunities for Growth
• Excellent benefits package
• Paid Holidays

What You Will Be Doing

• Willingness to properly wear all required Personal Protect Equipment as deem necessary by labour standards and Savage
• Thorough understanding of the operation of HD Industrial Mobile equipment, and the basic maintenance
• Task directly associated to the mooring of incoming vessels, and unmooring of vessels at the completion of coal discharge
• Comply with all requirements of Marine Facility security
• Operate conveyor systems to transport coal in accordance with applicable safety practices
• Operate industrial mobile equipment as required for the purposes of maintaining coal yard integrity and logistics, supplying of required coal systems, loading of Trucks, and coal yard and road maintenance
• Work individually and as a team
• Complete daily safety inspection of equipment and facilities to ensure safe operations
• Perform routine clean-up, housekeeping, and maintenance of facilities, equipment and coal handling system
• Complete all training as identified as mandatory for regulatory compliance, as well as company associated course and training assigned by the Savage. Training sessions may involve in-house, on line. Training may be conducted locally or on occasion - out of province offsite training

What We Need From You

• Must be 18 years of age or older and pass pre-employment screening
• Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisors(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
• Experience in operation of front-end loaders, backhoes, skid steers, excavators, and other heavy equipment preferred
• Ability to read, write, and understand English, follow written and/or verbal instruction, and possess basic math and computer skills
• Must be willing to work any shift, including weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
• Can follow all policies and procedures as outlined by Savage
• Wear required Savage uniform
• Maintain a professional neat and tidy appearance
• Clean shaven for the purposes of respirator and/or dust mask proper fit, and annual fit test
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision
• Ability to pass a skills test on the type of work performing
• Dependability in attendance required
• Work holidays and weekends as needed
• Work rotating shift schedule and overtime when needed
• Willingness to undertake equipment and facility maintenance task
• MFSO (Marine Facility Security Officer) or PWSR (Person with Security Responsibilities) certification preferred
• Coal handling or aggregate handling experience preferred
• Experience with loading trucks utilizing front end loader preferred
• Mechanically inclined, and willingness to undertake equipment and facility maintenance task

Education/Experience

• High School or GED
• 2-5 years of experience preferred but not required

Physical Requirements Must have the ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position:

• Work in an environment containing coal dust, hazardous noise, confined space, and in hot or cold environments
• Work at heights , climbing stairs, and climbing ladders
• Walk on uneven ground
• Walk up to 3 miles per shift
• Must be able to pass a fit test and pulmonary function test for the purposes of wearing a respirator and recertify annually or as needed;
• Lift up to 50 pounds frequently

Savage is an innovative supply-chain solutions company. We are the leading provider of fully integrated systems, designed and operated to solve unique logistics and materials management challenges for industrial companies throughout North America. Each of us at Savage is committed to integrity and delivering reliable, sustainable services in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. We expect our people to be progressive, relentlessly seeking improvement; experiencing opportunities for personal growth by working for a world-class organization and leader in the industry.

Additional Information

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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