Operations Center Controller

Why TACORA?

Tacora Resources Inc. (Tacora) is an innovative iron ore mining and development company focused on the acquisition and revitalization of iron ore assets. Our mining and processing facility, Scully Mine, is located in Wabush, Labrador, Canada. Tacora is servicing high demand customers throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia to provide high-grade and high-quality iron ore products.

As a Tacora Resources employee, you will become part of a supportive, performance‐driven, highly engaged, dynamic environment. We focus on creating a work environment where employees can utilize their skills and knowledge while maintaining a team-based, inclusive approach to meeting greater challenges. We maintain straight lines of communication between our operations and management, so we can move collectively toward achieving our goals.

With our core values as the foundation of our Canadian operation, we are passionate about innovation, and we are excited about our future. We are collaborative in our approach to projects and with our entrepreneurial spirit, we aim to dig deeper and reach higher. We are innovative, turning obstacles into opportunities – and we do it all in ways that are safe and sustainable. We place the highest priority on employee safety, protecting the environment, and enhancing the development of the communities in which we operate.

At TACORA, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and diverse work environment. You will be provided with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skill set by working alongside dedicated employees from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.

We are seeking qualified individuals for the role of Operations Centre Controller. Please note that this is not a fly-in, fly-out position and will be based in Labrador West, NL. This position will require candidates to work 7-days on/7-days off (days and nights) 12-hour rotation schedule.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of production facilities in accordance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. Serves as the focal point for the execution of all operational activities as planned and directed via the Operations Centre (OC).
• Responsible for monitoring and controlling one or several of the production units typically through a Distributed Control System (DCS) - operating multiple control loops, encompassing a broad range of industrial equipment and systems.
• Assign and direct work of employees (production and maintenance personnel), control equipment and processes in the execution of operational plans. Coordinate with supervisors in the execution of tasks and evaluation of employee performance, scheduling of required resources to effectively optimize the work processes.
• Coordinate with peer OC Controllers responsible for other production units to maximize the safe quality product within the constraints of the process and equipment.
• Take part in problem solving tactics aiming at continuously improving operational efficiency and achieving high levels of production performance across the entire value chain from mine to port.
• Establish, Interface, and co-operate within the Excellence Center function (including Integrated Planning, Mine Technical services, Process Engineering and Asset Management) to ongoing optimization and continuous improvement of operational processes.
• Record and provide feedback of operating irregularities in equipment or processes. Complete shift quality, production and downtime reports, analyze trends to understand causes of production variations.
• Provide direction to operations personnel to correct process and operational problems.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of processing operations including Concentrator operations, safety, maintenance, equipment, and staff utilization.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable with a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with an ability to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent work ethic and attendance record.
• Able to work 12-hour shifts, 7 on, 7 off (days and nights).

Education & Experience:

• Secondary School (Required)

License:

• Driver’s License (Required)