Full Job Description
Mine Dispatcher
Musselwhite Mine
Purpose:
We are seeking an energetic Mine Dispatcher with a positive attitude to join our dedicated team and contribute their skills and knowledge to our ongoing development and growth.
Responsibilities include:
• Monitor and enter data into Optimine
• Maintain integrity of Optimine data, ensuring any errors are corrected
• Direct underground equipment movement using radio communication and dispatch system in order to execute the shift plan
• Track and record movement of material (ore, waste, backfill) underground by loaders and trucks (location, destination)
• Track development rounds blasted and their location
• Track production drills and their location
• Track all equipment downtime and the nature of the downtime
• Know and relay the status of each active mining location
• Provide short interval control information to shift Supervisors to ensure targets are met
• Communicate assignments of underground personnel, delegated by the Shift Supervisor
• Provide operating and support information to Mining and Maintenance Supervisors and Coordinators
• Recognize and report on variances
• Provide proper shift handover to incoming Dispatcher and ensure all necessary files are created for a safe and efficient shift change process
• Provide feedback to Supervisors and Coordinators as needed on cycle times, manual assignments, improperly allocated material, excessive delays, and start/end of shift management
• Control underground radio communication during an emergency response scenario
• Other duties that may reasonably be required
Education and Experience:
• Secondary school diploma required
• 3-5 years minimum of operational mining experience
• Experience with dispatching and fleet management system and software preferred
• Strong computer skills required
• Ability to multitask efficiently
• Highly effective communication skills, organization, detailed planning and execution
• Strong commitment to seeking efficiency and productivity improvements
• Completion of Basic Ontario Common Core Program
Working Conditions:
• The schedule for this position will consist of 14 days on and 14 days off, 12 hours per day.
Compensation:
• The base salary range for this position is CAD$112,000 - $125,000 per year, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• This role is eligible to participate in the Company's annual short term incentive program. The target annual bonus for this position is 15% of base salary, subject to individual and company performance.
• The Company offers a Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), including an automatic 5% employer contribution, with the option for employees to receive up to an additional 4% employer match on employee contributions.