General Objectives:

Reporting to the Process Supervisor, the Heap Leach Operator typicallyworksa 4-day, 10-hour scheduleThe Operator builds, dismantles, andreplaces panels, connectsyelomine, deploys drip emitters, fuses HDPE pipes, adjusts flows and changesfiltersandmonitorsthe overall performance of leachpadas needed in an efficient and safe manner.

Key Areas of Responsibilities & Duties:

The key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Works in a safe and efficient mannerMaintainssafeattitude and looks out for others.

• Participates in good housekeeping in all areas including, shoveling of crusher spillage,maintainingclean work environment in equipment and light vehicles

• Participatesin weekly assignmentsofcleaninglunchroomandrest rooms

• Performsdaily walk around inspections of work area and light vehicle/equipment inspections.

• Assistswith piping of the heap leach pad in a safe and efficient manner.

• Shovels andhosesdown areas for cleanup in a safe manner.

• Fuels light vehicles and support equipment without spillage.

• Performslight maintenance such as greasing equipment.

• Drags yellow mine pipe and emitter tubing with assistance.

• Travelsindependently in light vehicles to and from heap leach and lay down yards around mobile equipment in a safe manner.

• Understands supplies and tools required for jobs and can safely and efficiently gather supplies and tools as directed.

Required Skills

• Ability to effectively report all incidents and accidents tosupervisor

• Efficientlyreport spills,mortalities, etc. to supervisor.

• Ability to work without creating petroleum or chemical spills.

• Must be able to wearappropriate PPEincluding but not limited to footwear, high visibility clothing,and eye and hearing protection.

• Ability to work safely around mobile equipment.

• Can describe issues with work area to aid operations and direct maintenance work.

• Communicateswith coworkers and supervisors in a professional and courteous manner.

• Must be a self-starter and can complete work with little or no direct supervision.

OtherRequirements/Experience

• Must meet respirator standards and use respirators whenrequired

• Prior experience in process operations such as mill, crusher, heap leach or plant experience, preferred.

• Mechanical aptitude, preferred.

• Canwork safely with chemicals including lime,cyanideand caustic.

• Experienceworkingoutdoors in all weather conditions.

• Ability to communicate effectively, in English, using all standard forms of business communication.

• Must have good safety and attendance records.

• Willing to work weekends as scheduled.

• Candidateis abletoroutinelylift 50 pounds.

• Validdriverlicense.