Job Description

Summary

As our Underground Mine Trainer, you will work closely with the Mine Operations and Health and Safety team to develop training packages, maintain training records, and conduct training for employees and contractors for all underground mobile equipment at our Keno Hill mine site.

About Us

The Keno Hill mine, located within the Keno Hill Silver District in Canadas Yukon Territory. Keno Hill, is one of the highest-grade silver districts in the world, is situated 350 kilometres north of Whitehorse, and lies within the traditional territory of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun. It comprises 242 square kilometres (km2) with numerous mineral deposits and more than 35 historical past-producing mine sites. Keno Hill is expected to produce 2.7-3.0 million ounces of silver in 2024 as the mine ramps up production.

The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur dAlene, Idaho. Established in 1891, Hecla has a rich history as a distinguished and respected precious metals producer. Winner of numerous safety and environmental awards, Keno Hill is seeking new team members committed to professional growth and success.

Heres what you can expect in this role:

• Conduct training for employees and contractors including but not limited to orientations, mobile equipment, fall arrest, lock out tag out.
• Maintain adequate training records of all training conducted.
• Develop training packages for mobile equipment.
• Participate in the development of standard operating procedures and safety standards.
• Participate in job hazard analysis and coach employees on hazard assessment and control.
• Conduct practical training exercises for the emergency response team.
• Ensure the maintenance of all emergency response equipment.
• Participate in the development of emergency response procedures.
• Train all employees on emergency response procedures.
• Provide strong safety leadership to the operation and work as part of the Health and Safety Team to improve the safety systems and culture.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• You will help to promote a strong environmental culture, promoting and teaching environmentally friendly values and work practices.
• You will help to foster a strong safety culture, promoting and exemplifying safe work practices throughout the organization.
• You will be a part of team you can rely on; a team that will have your back.

Qualifications

• 10 + years of experience working in an underground mine.
• Train the Trainer accreditation.
• Knowledge of OHS legislation is a requirement.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a face paced growing work environment.
• Proven communication skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel and Power Point.

Safety, Health, Environmental Responsibilities and Accountabilities

All Hecla personnel shall strive to achieve best practice in safety, health, and environmental and assist in the control of incidents, injuries, and loss. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Complying with all necessary requirements put in place to prevent safety or environmental incidents, injuries, or losses.
• Ensuring the safety and health of themselves and others in the workplace by being responsible for their actions and taking due care while performing their work.
• Following all environmental requirements and maintaining integrity to ensure environmental compliance.
• Ensuring all spills are reported in accordance with spill reporting procedures.
• Identifying, eliminating, and reporting hazards as soon as practicable.
• Reporting incidents and accidents as soon as practicable.
• Disclosing all information regarding incidents and cooperating in incident investigations.
• Assisting in the resolution of health and safety matters in a positive and timely manner.
• Using and maintaining PPE.
• Providing suggestions for improving work processes.
• Assisting Management by supporting change to achieve desired targets.
• Ensuring that plant and equipment operate within their safe working limits.
• Ensuring that correct equipment is used for the job.
• Participating in risk assessment methodology.
• Participating in safety initiatives.
• Receiving training and instruction as required.
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards

Work Environment and Job Schedule

Employees will be frequently exposed to; outside weather conditions, snow conditions; extreme cold, extreme heat, potentially hazardous wildlife; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives and vibration. The noise level in most work environments is occasionally loud. This position will require you to work a rotating shift of 14 days on and 14 days off and you will be provided camp housing and meals.

Compensation & Benefits

Hecla Keno Hill offers competitive pay based on experience and a benefits package for medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, and RRSP company matching.