Career Opportunities: Fuel Bay Attendant (1693) at Equinox Gold Corp.
One of Equinox Gold’s cornerstone Canadian assets, the Valentine Gold Mine (VGM) is a new, world-class, long-life gold mine located in the central region of Newfoundland and Labrador. The mine achieved first gold in September 2025 and commercial production in November 2025 and, when operating at full capacity, will be the largest gold mine in Atlantic Canada and a significant economic driver and employer in the province. VGM currently has an estimated mine life of more than 14 years, with significant exploration potential. Equinox Gold is a public company (TSX: EQX; NYSE-A: EQX) headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with a regional office located in Grand Falls-Windsor, NL.
Additional corporate and VGM information is available at www.equinoxgold.com
Equinox VGM is currently inviting applications for a Fuel Bay Attendant to join our growing team as the company ramps up mine operations and production.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Mine Operations Supervisor, the Fuel Bay Attendant is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the fuel bay and the timely fueling of mobile equipment, light vehicles, and support equipment across the site. This position supports mining operations by maintaining fuel inventories, monitoring fuel consumption, conducting routine inspections, and ensuring compliance with site procedures, environmental requirements, and safety standards.
The Fuel Bay Attendant will ensure fueling facilities and equipment are maintained in a safe, clean, and operational condition while keeping accurate fueling and inventory records. Working closely with the operations and maintenance teams, the Fuel Bay Attendant helps maximize equipment availability and productivity through reliable fuel management and adherence to safe work practices.
This position is located at the Mine site, working on a 14 days in/14 days out rotation.
Accountabilities/Responsibilities
- Ensure safe work practices, i.e. attending compulsory safety courses and meetings, use of required PPE, incident/accident reporting and ensuring total adherence to all Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental Policies, as well as other relevant policies procedures and guidelines.
- Check fluid levels on the machines and top up as necessary.
- Dispense fuel/lube for top-up of heavy equipment.
- Support the Mining team to supply oil and diesel by using lube trucks for top up of machines in headings/drifts.
- Enforce the lube survey schedule across the Mine Site.
- Ensure accurate recording of dips, receiving and issuing of Fuel and Lubes
- Monitoring the stock on hand
- Ensure timely receiving and transfers of fuel to customers
- Maintain proper operation of underground skimmers.
- Ensure airflow recording for mobile equipment.
- Perform Oil Sampling for used and fresh oils. Ensure safe measuring, receiving and issuing of Fuel
- Ensure safe work practices by attending compulsory safety courses and meetings;
- Comply with Occupational Health and Environmental Policies, as well as other policies, procedures and guidelines;
- Demonstrate by example a high level of general housekeeping and environmental awareness with an emphasis on hydrocarbon disposal and management by cleaning spill as soon as possible, pumping out all bonded areas into waste oil drums for disposal, and waste oil to be sent to the waste oil facility.
Education And Experience Required
- High school diploma or equivalent, or a considerable amount of experience in a similar role.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs and working in varying weather conditions.
Skills And Knowledge
- Exposure to noise, dust, and heavy equipment operation.
- Proven commitment to Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
- Ability to work in a safety-oriented, fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.
- Strong knowledge of the OHS, mining, and construction regulations.
- Excellent coordination and driving skills.
- Excellent communication (oral/written) skills required.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety.
- Strong team building skills.
- A valid driver’s license and drivers abstract
Equinox VGM is an equal opportunity employer committed to local hiring preferences and all applications will be considered on this basis. We value equity and diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment for all employees. Equinox reserves the right to hire only those candidates who are appropriately qualified for the position advertised.
Equinox will review all applications; however, we will only contact those candidates who best fit the requirements.
To apply for this position, please do so by clicking on the following link: Careers .
Deadline to apply: Thursday, November 12, 2026
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