Nozzleman / Shotcreter

The Opportunity:

Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. has new exciting opportunities for Nozzleman/Shotcreters at the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia. Working a FIFO rotation of 14-shifts on and 14-shifts off.

Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Demonstrate commitment to adhere to all Mine site safety rules, procedures and regulations, while ensuring the safety of others
• Ensure all areas to receive shotcrete are clean, sound, and free of loose material, and that anchors, reinforcement, and ground wires are properly placed and spaced
• Good understanding of how a shotcrete pump works, various shotcrete mix designs and their impact on the pump. Maclean, and/or, Normet shotcrete machine experience would be a large advantage.
• Set elevations, grades and thicknesses for the shotcrete placement
• For wet process: controlling the air that increases or decreases the velocity to ensure proper placement, including proper encasement/build up of shotcrete surface support.
• Know and perform the proper methods of material preparation and mixing to consistently mix and maintain the required mixture proportions and ratios
• Hydro scale heading prior to application of shotcrete to remove dust and loose an ensure proper shotcrete adherence.
• Operate equipment such as transmixer and shotcrete sprayer, ensuring hose and pump are cleaned properly, maintained and inspected
• Responsible for proper storage, care, and accessibility of the materials, admix, chemicals etc.
• Immediately report problems/failures that may impact the team, or the company, to your Shift Supervisor
• Some infrastructure work as required; pouring concrete pads for substations or pump station, assist with construction and spraying bulk head walls or vent walls.
• Document reports detailing work performed, log batches, areas sprayed and QA/QC performed (core panels sprayed, cube samples taken, slump measurements…etc)
• Practice good general housekeeping, clean and maintain equipment to a high standard.
• Maintain a valid Driver’s License; manual transmission experience an asset
• Understand and comply with all PPE requirements in work areas
• Other duties may be assigned by your Supervisor, as required
  

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency
• Preferred; 2-5 years of underground experience; at least 1-2 years directly in shotcrete application.
• Have experience in use of mechanized shotcrete machines: Maclean, Normet or Putzmeister
• Have experience in Batch plant operation or batching
• Perform physical labour for the set-up and tear-down of shotcrete equipment in accordance with client and company standards
• Perform other related work as assigned for underground development mining
• Read ground support instructions, comply with QA/QC requirements, shoot test panels as required
• The ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment with high degree of professionalism and self-motivation is essential
• Proven ability to recognize and follow verbal and written instructions
• Able to effectively prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are met
• Must have good radio etiquette and strong communications skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow

Work Conditions

• Ability to do shift camp work on a rotational basis (dayshift/nightshift), typically the rotations are 2 weeks on site (minimum 12-hour days), followed by 2 weeks off - working statutory holidays as they fall within the rotation
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to communicate, sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, push/pull, manipulate objects and work in awkward positions
• Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required
• Extreme weather conditions
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate to high

What we offer:

Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. can offer you a role where you will be challenged and valued for your skills and experience. You will also have the opportunity to develop and grow your career.

We offer competitive wages, no-wait extended health and dental benefits, charter travel from various hubs, camp accommodations and meals. We also offer a matching RRSP program after a 3-month waiting period. The hourly rate range is $50.26 - 53.29/hr.

NOTE: Selected candidates will have to successfully complete a pre-employment Fit for Duty medical which includes alcohol and drug screening.

Please tell us in your application, if you are a member of the Tahltan Nation.