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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Operator is responsible for the production and delivery of bulk emulsion while ensuring all safety procedures and machine operations are followed. Daily duties include vehicle inspections, loading explosives, and performing preventative maintenance on equipment.
Job details
About Orica Build Your Career with Orica At Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our future. Every day, our team helps mobilize the vital resources that drive progress around the world. As the global leader in mining and civil blasting, Orica combines over 150 years of expertise with innovative technology, digital solutions, and a commitment to safety and sustainability. This is an exciting opportunity to join a world-class organization that is shaping the future of mining through innovation, technology, and operational excellence. Whether you have blasting experience or are looking to grow your career with an industry leader, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse experiences and believe strong candidates may come from a variety of mining, construction, industrial, and technical backgrounds.About the role - 40504 - Operator - MMU (Hollinger, ON) Schedule: 7 X 7 rotation (day and night shifts) The Operator MMU (Mobile Mixing Unit) has day-to-day responsibilities for the production delivery of Bulk Emulsion. Ensures production/deliveries occurs on a timely basis, following all safety procedures and taking a pro-active teamwork approach focused on coordinating assigned machine operation and product handling functions.What you will be doing Preventative maintenance, greasing schedule including focus parts and process to clean/change all filters. Demonstrated ability on lock out/tag out, safety systems and controls Ability to maneuver on the road and on customer property in a safe manner. Maintain the cleanliness of the inside of Orica vehicles at all times. Mechanical aptitude with ability to quickly determine potential issues and problem solve accordingly. Requires thorough and meticulous completion of regulatory paperwork Reliable and dependable Daily duties include: Pre-trip and Post-trip inspection of vehicles, checking and filling fluid levels Loading explosives into company trucks and driving to different sites daily Assisting in laying out and loading of explosives Long days out in all types of weather, with big rewards at the end of the day What you will bring • High School degree or GED (asset)• Valid Z License is require (DZ License is an asset)What we offer At Orica, you'll be part of a global team that values safety, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We invest in our people and provide opportunities to build rewarding careers across multiple disciplines and locations. Compensation • $42.13 CAD per hour If you have direct industry experience, your pay rate may be reviewed.Compensation is determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and market considerations. Benefits • Medical benefits from your first day worked• Dental benefits from your first day worked• Employer-paid basic coverage• Life Insurance• Short-Term Disability• Long-Term Disability• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance• Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)• Twelve nationally and/or provincially recognized holidays annually• Paid Time OffWe respect and value all Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, age, veteran status, marital status, or disability.Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel engaged, respected, and connected. Our recruitment process uses AI to help screen applications and identify candidates with relevant qualifications. While AI assists with the review process, all applications receive human review by our recruiting team.Orica will never offer employment without a formal recruitment process. Applicants should be cautious of fraudulent job offers and recruitment scams.
What you’ll do
The Operator is responsible for the production and delivery of bulk emulsion while ensuring all safety procedures and machine operations are followed. Daily duties include vehicle inspections, loading explosives, and performing preventative maintenance on equipment.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid Z license and demonstrate mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot equipment issues. A high school degree or GED is considered an asset for this role.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Employer-paid basic coverage
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Defined contribution pension plan
- Paid time off
Listed skills
- Problem solving · Preferred
- Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Machine operation
- Preventative maintenance
- Mechanical aptitude
- Problem solving
- Safety systems
- Lock out/tag out
- Vehicle inspection
- Explosives handling
- Regulatory paperwork
- Driving
- Pre-Trip And Post-Trip Vehicle Inspections
- Lock Out / Tag Out
- Continuous Development
- Emulsion
- Workplace Inclusivity
- Safety Procedures
- Machine Operation
- Cleanliness
- Leadership
- Innovation
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Operational Excellence
- Proactivity
- Teamwork
Job areas
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Logistics
- Construction
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- Stationary Engineer / Boiler Operator
- Steam Engine and Boiler Operators
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
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