Heavy Equipment Operator Excavator (45T)

Pennecon is a leading provider of integrated solutions throughout the heavy civil, industrial, services & maintenance, and marine industries. Powered by an energetic team all across Canada as well as Internationally, we are united by our passion and determination to deliver results on the most complex jobs and challenging environments. We are looking for dynamic individuals who can bring enthusiasm and innovative solutions to our various projects.

Pennecon is seeking qualified individuals to work at its Qaqortoq, Airport Construction Site in Greenland. We are seeking motivated and talented individuals who possess the technical skills required to contribute to our heavy civil project team for the 2024 Construction Season.

Role: Heavy Equipment Operator Excavator (45T)
Location: Qaqortoq, Greenland

Position requires knowledge and experience operating Large Excavators in hard rock environments on remote and fast paced work sites.

The successful candidates will work in the field and be responsible to support the Company’s safety, quality and environmental programs, in the execution of the work. 

Duties include:

• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision
• Working with blast rock and maintaining working areas
• Daily pre and post trip inspections
• Daily maintenance such as checking fluids and greasing
• Work safely and efficiently managing material and maintaining production goals
• Safely travelling and setting up at work location
• Operating long stick Excavator and handling armour stone for slope protection
• Adhere to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliance legislation
• Possess a good work ethic, a positive attitude and the ability to work in a team

The Ideal Applicant for this position will possess the following:

Required Education and Experience

• Heavy Equipment Training and / or Experience with Traction Engine endorsement 08 or International equivalent
• 5+ years operating 45T Excavators in hard rock environments in production environments
• Strong understanding of earthworks operations; Stripping, Road Building, and Drainage Systems
• Experience with loading off road trucks in fast paced environment 
• Experience working near water and the ability to use proper techniques for dredging operations using Long Stick Attachment
• Experience operating CAT, JD and Komatsu excavators
• Ability to use GPS Machine Control technology would be an asset
• Experience working around power lines and navigating over rugged terrain
• Able to make good decisions working in fast paced environment working in close proximity to equipment and people

Safety Requirements

• WHMIS, Powerline Hazard Training, First Aid Training would be an asset, OHS Committee Training would be an asset

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Remote Work in Northern Climates
• Working outside
• Accommodations provided at the Site Construction Camp
• Work is scheduled based on a 28 days on / 14 days off rotation schedule with 12 hours per day for 7 days per week
• Travel to be provided by Pennecon with Charter Flights departing from St. John’s, NL on a Bi-Weekly basis
• Valid Passport is required or ability to obtain before Mobilization

All interested applicants should send their resumes and certifications. Where possible, please submit all your documents in English.

Pennecon is committed to equity in employment and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all candidates for their interest, but wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Find out more about Pennecon by visiting our website at www.pennecon.com