Description

Skeena Gold + Silver Limited is a Canadian mining company with a portfolio of exploration and development projects located in northwest British Columbia, Canada. Our current focus is on the revitalization of the high-grade, past-producing Eskay Creek gold-silver mine. Skeena is committed to leading the industry in reconciliation, diversity, and inclusion and we work in close collaboration with our Indigenous partners, leveraging their traditional knowledge and respect for the land.

As a Skeena employee, you will become part of a dynamic, innovative, and results-driven work environment. Together, alongside colleagues of diverse backgrounds and experience you will help us operate safely, protect the environment, positively contribute to our local communities and build a state of the art mine in Canada. Come join our team to be a part of this amazing opportunity

Job Title: Mill Crusher Operator

Reporting directly t o Mill Operations Supervisor, the Mill Crusher Operator is r esponsible for for the safe, efficient operation and monitoring of the crushing process at Eskay Creek. During commissioning, this role will be working on various operational readiness activities. During wet & dry commissioning, the incumbent will work directly with the EPCM and various trades to ready the equipment and processes under their care. Other duties assigned will support operational readiness. During normal operations, the Crusher Operator will help maintain stable process plant performance by monitoring, stabilizing, and optimizing crushing operations through direct mine-to-mill coordination – responding to operational changes, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating with mine operations, crushing support helpers, metallurgy, maintenance, instrumentation,



and process control teams.

The successful candidate will use sound operating judgement, process data, and established procedures to optimize throughput, maintain circuit stability, and support safe production targets. The role requires strong communication, initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a agile operating environment.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Commissioning & Operations Readiness

- Participate in pre-operational inspections, system walkdowns, equipment checks, and punch-list verification for the crushing circuit and associated crusher, chutes, conveyance, rock breaker, apron feeders, vibrating feeders, lubrication systems, and dust collectors.
- Work with EPCM representatives, vendors, trades, Process Control, and Instrumentation teams during loop checks, functional testing, equipment commissioning, and staged start-up activities.
- Identify, document, and communicate equipment defects, process risks, and improvement opportunities observed during commissioning.
- Support the development, review, and validation of operating procedures, Safe Work Instructions, inspection checklists, and operator training materials.
- Read and interpret P&IDs;, process flow diagrams, equipment manuals, and operating procedures to develop a thorough understanding of the crushing circuit.




- Complete equipment familiarization and competency-based training required for safe handover into operations.
- Perform equipment and fluid conveyance labeling, and other duties as required.

Crushing Circuit Operation

- Conduct routine field inspections of the primary jaw crusher, rock breaker, apron and vibrating feeders, chutes, conveyors, transfer points, lubrication systems, dust collectors, pull cords, guards, and associated crushing equipment.
- Monitor crusher loading, feed rate and distribution, conveyor loading, chute conditions, equipment status, lubrication parameters, dust-control performance, and other key operating indicators to maintain stable crushing performance.
- Make authorized field adjustments and complete operating rounds to keep the crushing circuit within established operating limits and support production targets.
- Operate and monitor the crusher, rock breaker, feeders, conveyors, dust collection, lubrication, and related support systems in coordination with the control room.
- Coordinate directly with Mine Operations and the control room to manage ore delivery, feed characteristics, crusher loading, and downstream demand in support of reliable mine-to-mill performance.
- Recognize abnormal equipment or process conditions, initiate appropriate corrective action, and promptly elevate issues that may affect safety, equipment integrity, environmental compliance, throughput, or production.
- Respond promptly and effectively to crusher, feeder, conveyor, chute, rock-breaker, lubrication, and dust-control upset conditions to minimize downtime and support an efficient return to service.
- Coordinate circuit start-ups, shutdowns, equipment changeovers, isolations, cl

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