Amphibious Excavator Operator — Mining, South America
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16 hours ago
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Job Summary
SCOPE OF POSITION
ConeTec is an international full-service geo-environmental and geotechnical site characterization contractor. We offer clients superior project management and site investigation services across the globe. ConeTec is known in the industry as a great place to work. We commit to all employees that we will provide a respectful positive and enriching work environment. We want you to look forward to going to work everyday. We reward and recognize staff for exceptional contributions to the company and oursuccess is a direct result of the people who work here.
ConeTec is seeking experienced Amphibious Excavator Operators to join mining operations in Peru and Chile on a FIFO rotation basis with all travel between home country and site fully covered by the company.
If you have experience operating amphibious or pontoon-mounted excavators in a mining environment tailings dam management flooded pit areas waterway management or similar this is an opportunity to work on technically demanding international projects with a professional crew and competitive remuneration.
ROLES RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS
- Operate amphibious or pontoon-mounted excavators (e.g. Wilco Watermaster Remu pontoon or similar) safely in aquatic and semi-aquatic environments
- Execute dredging slurry management sediment removal or tailings dam maintenance tasks as directed
- Conduct daily pre-start checks and minor maintenance; complete condition reports
- Comply with site health safety and environmental protocols
- Collaborate with site supervisors hydrologists and ground crew
- Maintain accurate operating logs and report anomalies promptly
- Execute rescue operation tasks of auxiliary machinery
SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Minimum 3 years operating amphibious or pontoon-mounted excavators
- Demonstrated experience in mining dredging or heavy civil environments
- Equipment operator certification or equivalent
- Availability for extended rotations away from home
- Physical fitness for remote demanding field environments
- Valid passport and ability to obtain a work visa for Peru and/or Chile
OTHER DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
- Specific experience with tailings dam orfloating conditionsoperations
- Conversational English Spanish or Portuguese (preferred but not required)
- Mining safety induction certificate
- First Aid certification
WHAT WE OFFER
- Return flights from home country to site each rotation fully covered
- On-site accommodation and meals provided
- Full visa and immigration support
- Repatriation clause included in employment contract
- All PPE and safety equipment provided
HOW TO APPLY
Send your CV with a brief note describing your amphibious equipment. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 10 business days. Applications welcome from candidates worldwide.
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees and due to the requirement that employees be able to safely complete the tasks associated with this job position a successful candidate will be required to take a pre-employment fit for duty test including a drug and alcohol testing and complete a satisfactory criminal record check.
ConeTec is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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About Company
With offices throughout North and South America, Australia, South Africa, and United Kingdom, we offer high-quality geotechnical, environmental, and marine site investigations worldwide.
