Ventilation Technician
Posted 3 days ago
Employer:
Silver Lake Resources
Location:
White River, ON
Job Type:
Full Time
Industry:
Mining
Remote Position
Job Description
Knowledge / Skills
Understand and employ ventilation concepts for an underground mine
Capably operate ventilation survey equipment (primarily a digital anemometer)
Work independently in both the underground and office environments
Utilize mine ventilation simulation software (VentSim)
Conduct weekly air volumetric surveys and report on active UG workplaces; gas check specific workheadngs as required
Issue and follow up on work instructions for remedial ventilation infrastructure work
Capture and log fan inventories, locations, and fan conditions underground – this work should be done in conjunction with the UG electrical services department
Update of UG Diesel Chart of procedures
Update and issue of ventilation prints on semi-annual basis or as required due to
Perform basic functions of Deswik Mine Design and Scheduling packages
Support the Life of Mine/Long range planner in long term mine design
Teamwork
Attend and actively participate in shift change meetings and provide accurate handover notes/information on problems, events and process changes to cross shift
Participate in and support business improvement initiatives and delivery a product(s) to operations and project teams.
Planning & Organisation
Prioritise and complete tasks accurately as to specifications as assigned by direct supervisor within required timeframes.
Proactively identify and address hazards before they arise as issues.
Be punctual to work and all required site meetings.
Undertake other duties as lawfully instructed
Required Skills & Role
Safety
Ensure safe work systems/procedures are always practised and adhered to ensuring duties are performed in a manner that minimises risk to self, employees, and contractors.
Maintain exemplary standard of housekeeping at all times, safe work, incident/accident reporting & active involvement in safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
Abide by and proactively comply with Company policies, procedures, guidelines, and systems, as well as all relevant legislation.
Understand and familiarise oneself with site Emergency evacuation procedures.
Company / Leadership
Display conduct which is aligned with company Core Values, Policies and Procedures.
Lead by example and actively participate to achieve department and company goals and objectives.
Initiate and provide input into company directives in collaboration with the Site Management team.
Communicate department obligations and conditions to the leadership team, ensuring specific understanding and accountability.
Behaviour / Attitude
Support and follow all lawful instructions/directives from direct supervisor.
Maintain a high level of professionalism and take responsibility for own conduct and behaviour in the workplace.
Ensure good, clear lines of communication between all stakeholders, including the Site Management team, co-workers and contractors
Company Information
Silver Lake is an ASX listed, growth focused, Australian based intermediate gold producer with diversified production and cash flow generation from two operating assets in Western Australia. Silver Lake wholly owns and operates the Deflector and Mount Monger gold camps with FY21 sales guidance of 240,000 to 250,000 ounces of gold. The combination of M&A and exploration success has transformed Silver Lake over the past 18 months with the Company well positioned to capitalise on a pipeline of organic growth opportunities within proven mineralised corridors and proximal to established infrastructure.