Tele-op Technician

Tele-Op Technician

Musselwhite Mine

Are you looking to make your mark and grow your career with a company on the rise? We'd love to have you on our team!

Equinox Gold is a growth-focused gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, operating a diversified portfolio of high-quality, long-life mines across the Canada, United States, Mexico and Nicaragua. Guided by our core values of integrity, excellence, accountability, and teamwork, we foster a safe, inclusive, and rewarding workplace where a talented, experienced team works together to deliver reliable operations, responsible mining, and long-term value to its shareholders and host communities.

Build your career at Musselwhite, a proven, high-quality underground gold mine in Northwestern Ontario, joining our portfolio through the 2026 merger with Orla Mining. Operating since 1997, Musselwhite has produced more than six million ounces of gold and continues to deliver strong results. We're investing in modern, lower-emission equipment, tele-remote and autonomous technologies, and a structure that empowers our teams to make decisions faster. We're also proud of our long-standing First Nations partnerships, dating back to the 1992. Backed by the scale and growth ambitions of Equinox Gold, there's never been a better time to join our team.

Purpose:

The Maintenance department’s goals are to continue fostering a safe and efficient work environment, minimize downtime and ensure optimum equipment effectiveness through proactive maintenance practices. Reporting to the Site Electrical Supervisor, the Tele-op Technician will be responsible for maintaining and inspecting all tele-op systems, VOD, Fiber-optic systems, leaky feeder support, Personnel and Vehicle Tracking and all other innovative automated projects at Musselwhite Mine.   

Responsibilities include:

·       Inspection, Installation, and maintenance of all tele-op systems from Tele-remote and Automated

·       Inspection and maintenance of all Vehicle and Personnel Tracking Systems

·       Inspection, Installation, and maintenance of all other upcoming innovative projects at site

·       Provide technical support for continued improvement of site automation innovation

·       Maintain accurate documentation of all automation records and inspections for audit

·       Perform inspections and testing of automated systems

·       Keep current with all automation codes and regulations

·       Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation, and commitment to satisfy our operation’s goal of being accident-free

·       Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations, and legal requirements

·       Adhere to all relevant corporate policies and procedures

·       Ability to mentor and assist onsite Electrical personnel to maintain and troubleshoot automated systems

·       Perform other relevant duties as assigned

Skills and Experience:

·       Certified journeyman with 5-10 years of experience and or Electronic Technician Certification

·       Excellent communication, interpersonal, written, and listening skills.

·       A high level of organizational skills, confidence, and decision-making abilities

·       Ability to perform in a self-directed, fast paced, team environment

·       High degree of computer literacy. (Microsoft Office and SAP) a definite asset

·       A thorough understanding of Maintenance management

·       Knowledge of Maintenance & Reliability terminology and processes

Working Conditions:

The schedule for this position will consist of 14 days on and 14 days off, 12 hours per day.

Compensation:

·   The base salary range for this position is CAD$143,703 per year, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.

·   The Company offers a Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), including an automatic 5% employer contribution, with the option for employees to receive up to an additional 4% employer match on employee contributions.

At Equinox Gold, our commitment to teamwork means building a workforce that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate. We are committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.