Operator - Control Room - Jobs in Menihek, NL

Job Description

About usTata Steel Minerals Canada Limited (TSMC) with its headquarters at 1000, Sherbrooke W., Suite 1120, Montreal (Quebec), operates iron ore mines in the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec. TSMC is a joint venture between Tata Steel Limited and the Government of Quebec. Tata Steel, part of the Tata Group of Companies, is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers and a fortune 500 company.The opportunityTata Steel Minerals Canada is currently seeking a Control Room Operator to join the Processing Department team to work on a Fly-in/Fly-out basis of 2 weeks On/Off to and from the Menihek region in Labrador, near the town of Schefferville, QC. Operations at our mine site are running 24/7 all year long. Standard work schedules are of 12 hours per day.The main pick-up points are St. John’s, Gander, Deer Lake, Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Wabush in NL, Halifax, NS, Moncton, NB, and Montreal, QC.Reporting to the Plant Supervisor, the Control Room Operator works closely with the plants operators ensuring the day-to-day operation of the ore processing equipment. To be successful in this role you must possess a strong mechanical aptitude. Previous experience working within a refinery, chemical processing or similar heavy industry work environment would be considered highly advantageous. Your strong communication skills, team orientation and commitment to safe work practices and continuous improvement is imperative as is the ability to work unsupervised in an effective manner.Key Responsibilities

• Zero Harm to employees, the business, the environment and the community
• Prevention management to reduce incidents and accidents
• Foster an involved, team-oriented and empowered workforce
• Control the execution of the ore processing steps by using the process control system screens
• Manage the alarms produced by the control system and take the necessary actions for recovery from problem situations
• Operate the ore processing equipment, if necessary
• Monitor the data and the fluctuations on the screens to check the running of the ore processing circuits and make the necessary adjustments
• Monitor the data and the fluctuations on the control screens and on the surveillance cameras to check the running of the industrial water treatment circuit and make the necessary adjustments
• Give instructions related to the adjustments required to be made on the ore processing and water treatment equipment to the production operators
• Issue the work notices in SAP
• Assist the operators during start-up tests that are part of the lockout procedures
• Adhere to and promote company regulations and policies, particularly with regards to health and safety
• Clear affective communication with all departments
• Perform all other tasks related to processing operations

Requirements

• Mineral Processing Technician diploma would be advantageous;
• 10 Year Concentrator plant and operational experience;
• 5+ years’ experience in Control Room setting;
• Familiar with PLC control system;
• Familiar with operation of Diesel-driven Generators from a Control Room perspective;
• Ability to learn and gain a full understanding of plant flow sheets;
• Teamwork in a multicultural environment
• Analysis and problem solving • Organizational skills •
• Good priority management ability • Versatility and adaptability
• Able to work on site Fly-in/Fly-out Schedule (14 days of work followed by 14 days off).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position.At Tata Steel Minerals Canada, we value diversity in our workforce and encourage all candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, age, origin, culture, and experience. We promote the hiring of women, Aboriginals and as a priority member of communities with which we have an agreement, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities.We thank all applicants for their interest in TSMC. Please note however that due to the high volume of applications, only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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