Job Description

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with assets located in the four jurisdictions including the USA, Türkiye, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Türkiye, and Canada.

SSR Mining is committed to delivering excellence through the contributions of our dedicated employees. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we aim to continue building on our strong foundation – we have high expectations for the future!

Job Description:

General Objectives:

Reporting to the Crew Supervisor, the Welder typically works a 5/4 rotating day/night schedule. The Welder repairs and maintains mobile equipment through planned maintenance scheduling. Monitors equipment; communicates equipment needs and issues; partners with operations departments and mobile planning to provide both tactical and strategic support for the needs of the mine to operate in an effective, efficient and safe manner.

Key Areas of Responsibilities & Duties:

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

• Lead by example, in all of Marigold’s safety processes, ensuring safe practices are utilized while performing work.
• Welds metal components together or cuts to fabricate or repair structural members or machinery used at the mine.
• Follows layouts, blueprints or work orders to measure and set up the required work to meet standards.
• Locates and repairs cracks in metal parts/structural members.
• Sets up rigging to position the equipment for the work to be performed.
• Must be able to interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings
• Communicates and coordinates all repairs with the maintenance supervisor.
• Ability to order correct parts for procurement from the warehouse or supplier
• Performs work area housekeeping duties.
• Determines if work areas are safe and free of hazards. Performs Field Level Risk Assessments.
• Determines severity of equipment down times and estimates time to make repairs
• Willing and comfortable with operating in all weather conditions
• Responsible for compliance with company contamination control policies
• Unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship including immediately reporting and mitigating spills and other environmental impacts.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Must be able to communicate effectively, in English using all standard forms of business communication.
• Knowledge of welding principles, metallurgy and mechanical principles
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and support a 24/7 operation in strenuous physical conditions both indoors and outdoors, day and night shift.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of failure and wear analysis.
• Strong understanding of safety policies and procedures relating to mine equipment and maintenance practices. (i.e. guarding, blocking, lock out tag out)
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and use proper tools and procedures for lifting
• Consistent attendance.

Required Experience:

• Own and maintain required personal tools required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ hands on welding experience using SMAW and FCAW welding process
• Five years’ experience in a mine maintenance environment preferred.
• AWS certification using NDT inspection methods such as ultrasonic, magnetic particle and dye penetrant testing is preferred.
• Experience with air arc and oxygen acetylene cutting process applicable to the repair of heavy mining equipment
• Must be able to pass a welding test for technical level advancement
• Valid Driver License required.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.