Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator – Job Description 

Who We Are

Andean is a fast-growing precious metals producer operating across top-tier jurisdictions in the Americas. With two cornerstone assets — the San Bartolomé processing facility in Potosí, Bolivia, and the Soledad Mountain Project in Kern County, California — we are expanding our footprint and shaping the future of responsible mining.

Through Golden Queen Mining Co., LLC, we operate a modern gold and silver open-pit, heap-leach mine just outside Mojave. The site uses conventional open-pit mining, cyanide heap leaching, and Merrill-Crowe processing to recover gold and silver from crushed and agglomerated ore. This is mining at scale, powered by innovation, discipline, and a commitment to doing things the right way.

At Andean, our people are our most valuable resource and critical to our success. Our culture fosters inclusion, collaboration, and rewards success, positioning us to be the employer of choice in the communities where we operate.

Who You Are

You are a safety-focused, results-driven professional who takes pride in maintaining high work standards and a professional presence. You work effectively both independently and as part of a team, with strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. 

You are self-motivated and have a strong safety culture. You enjoy driving and operating equipment for long periods of time. You enjoy working with a team to meet department and company goals.

As an Equipment Operator, you will report directly to the Mine Operations Supervisor.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

What You Do

• Perform pre-shift, and pre-operation, safety analysis of all the mining equipment at the site;
• Operate various mining equipment at the project site performing earth moving and road watering duties as needed, such as: 
  • Komatsu Mining Fleet
  • Haul Trucks (100-Ton Capacity) 
  • Front End Loaders (6-yard bucket)
  • Shovels (19-yard bucket)
• Operate all equipment in a safe manner;
• Perform minor maintenance checks on equipment such as fluid levels and belt quality;
• At various times will be required to help with some manual labor functions to help maintain the site, i.e. shoveling dirt, fence mending, small rock movements;
• Become knowledgeable of all MSHA and Cal-OSHA regulations related to equipment and road maintenance and
• Maintain equipment maintenance and operations records.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience operating large mining-related equipment;
• An effective communicator;
• Self-starter needing minimal oversight and direction;
• Able to read and fully understand all equipment handbooks and guidelines
• Able to analyze equipment gauges and warnings as needed
• Adhere to safety policies and standards. We must abide by manufacturers’ limits on our equipment including an operator seat capacity of 350 lbs. or less.
• Driver’s license required

What We Offer

A competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which includes the following:

· 401(k) with company matching

· PPO and HMO health insurance plans

· 9 paid holidays

· Vacation accruals

Notice to Recruitment and/or Staffing Firms:

The Company will not pay any fees for recruitment activities related to the hiring of a candidate for any position unless a services agreement has been entered into between the Company and the recruitment and/or staffing firm.

Go to www.goldenqueenllc.com for information on the Company and the Project.