MINE OPERATIONS UTILITY OPERATOR

CENTRAL NL

JOB DESCRIPTION:

HR Project Partners is currently accepting resumes for a Mine Operations Utility Operator on behalf of our client, Equinox Gold, Valentine Gold Mine. The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 3 years in a similar role and a High School Diploma or equivalent; or a significant amount of related experience in a similar role.

The role of the Utility Operator is to support the Mine area Drainage team and operations through various activities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that proper protocols are followed across various tasks within the Mine Operations team and for maintaining a safe work setting. We are looking for an applicant who will have outstanding attendance, a positive work attitude, and a willingness to learn.

This position is located at the Mine site, working on a 14 days in/14 days out rotation day shift / night shift.

To apply for this position, please do so by clicking on the following URL link: https://career47.sapsf.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=1687&company;=marathongo

Deadline to apply: Sunday, October 11, 2026

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

- Be a courageous health, safety, and environment advocate, adhere to and promote health, safety and environmental standards, policies and procedures.
- Safety within the geographic area of active Mine areas.
- Operate smaller excavators, loaders, haul trucks, dozer and support equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Conducts pre-trip/walk-around safety inspections and completes daily Field Level Hazard Assessments for all activities.
- Operate equipment safely and efficiently to meet production targets.
- Maintains equipment in good operating condition, reporting and logging maintenance requirements or concerns.




- Follow all safety procedures while operating equipment
- Report any required repairs or concerns to the supervisor.
- Complete production/drainage reporting and other documentation as required.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with other team members
- Perform work on a rotational basis (i.e. day and night shifts).
- Actively participate in orientation and training programs.
- Conduct daily inspections of the work area.
- Ensure all water pumps and lines are operated safely as per developed procedures
- Utility work includes dewatering and mine operations support.
- Pit sump management, Pre-inspections and fueling on diesel water pumps.
- Manual labour, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
- Operate mining equipment as needed in a protected and efficient manner, perform pre-operational checks and regularly cleans, lubricates and refills equipment to ensure the equipment runs safely and efficiently.
- Surface mine labour support and other activities to ensure safe, efficient and productive surface mining operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

- High School Diploma or equivalent; or a significant amount of related experience in a similar role is required.
- A minimum of 3 years in a similar role is required.
- Previous experience operating heavy equipment, such as wheel loader, excavator, diesel water pumps,



and Fusion Machine in an open pit mining operation is considered an asset.
- Experience working in a remote industrial environment is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ATTRIBUTES:

- Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements at remote sites.
- Excellent coordination and driving skills.
- Ability to provide mentorship, coaching and training to an apprentice.
- Strong knowledge of the OHS, mining, and construction regulations.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety. Experience with radio communication and protocols. Excellent communication (oral/written) skills required. Strong team building skills.
- A valid driver license and a driver’s abstract.

ABOUT EQUINOX GOLD, VALENTINE GOLD MINE:

Equinox Gold Corporation is engaged in the exploration and development of the Valentine Gold Project (the “Project”) located in the central region of Newfoundland and Labrador. Once in production, it will be the largest gold mine in Atlantic Canada and a major employer in the province. Equinox is a public corporation (TSX:EQX) headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with a regional office located in Grand Falls-Windsor, NL.

Additional corporate and Project information is available at www.equinoxgold.com

ABOUT US:

HR Project Partners Inc. (HRPP) is a Human Resources consulting company offering various services in Human Resources, both to individuals and to companies. One of those services is recruitment for companies on a provincial and national basis.

HR Project Partners is an equal opportunity employer.

While HR Project Partners appreciates all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Work Location: In person

📌 Mine Operations Utility Operator (Grand Falls-Windsor)
🏢 HR Project Partners
📍 Grand Falls-Windsor