About This Role
The Deckhand plays a crucial role in supporting various projects at Fortis Mining, Engineering, & Manufacturing. This position involves material handling, adjusting conveyance decking, and assisting with rigging activities while adhering to health and safety standards. The role is ideal for individuals who are safety-conscious and motivated to work in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Operate surface equipment such as telehandlers, forklifts, and aerial work platforms
- Work with the shaft crew to hoist gear and equipment to send underground
- Handle palletized materials, crates, and equipment components
- Operate the shaft bell system
- Remove and install conveyance pods and decking
- Perform required maintenance and inspection on tools and equipment to ensure safe operation as per manufacturer specifications
- Adhere to all health and safety policies and safe work practices as required by the mine site and the company
- Assist with preparing for onsite projects by gathering, loading, and sorting equipment and materials
Requirements
- Mining experience preferred but not required
- Rigging training is a requirement
- Construction and labor-related experience is required
- Valid Driver’s license
- Manual dexterity required to use power and hand tools
- Mechanically inclined with a strong aptitude for hands-on work
- Physically fit and capable of working long hours
- Ability to work at heights
- Ability to work shift work
- Focus on quality and attention to detail
- Ability to follow instructions, read, and interpret drawings
- Ability to use judgment and apply discretion when making decisions
- Ability to work alone and in a team environment
- Strong time-management skills
- Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands, and able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
- Possess a positive and professional attitude, set a high standard, and convey professionalism at all times
- Any valid safety-related training certificates would be considered an asset (i.e., WHMIS, forklift, fall protection, etc.)
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
Benefits
- Support in your career development aspirations
- Access to courses, certifications, and training programs
- Mentorship opportunities with experienced professionals and journeypersons
- Discover pathways for advancement within Northern Strands Group of Companies
