Conventional Miner

Project:North Mine
Rotation:5/4 - 4/5 or 7-7
Shift Length:10.5
Benefits:Redpath offers comprehensive benefits including but not limited to health, dental and vision care, life insurance, pension and employee assistance program
Pre-employment requirement:Drug Test

Job Summary:

The primary role of the Conventional Miner is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of underground hand-held Jackleg and Stoper drills and long toms. Inspect existing underground headings, scale loose rocks and install ground support to stabilize rock mass and ensure safety.

Responsibilities

- Identify unsafe conditions in underground headings - high level of alertness required.
- Scale back and walls as required to make the workplace safe.
- Drill holes using hand-held pneumatic drills or drill-boom mounted on bolter.
- Install or fix existing mines services such as vent tubing and pipes using various lifting equipment such as scissor trucks, chain blocks and hand tools.
- Operate large mobile equipment such as 8 yard (Scoop tram) and scissor lift (man lift),
- Receive instructions or directives from Shift Supervisors and Captain to coordinate day to day ground control requirements;
- Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner
- The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Health and Safety:

- Having the authority and responsibility to maintain a safe and efficient working environment
- Following Redpath Canada Limited health and safety standards and systems, including the Five Point Safety System and the Cardinal Rules, and reporting any unsafe acts or conditions
- Responsible to ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment required in the performance of the work.
- Must have knowledge of the WHMIS legislation and know how to effectively use an MSDS sheet.
- Comply with the Act and Mining Regulations that apply to the work area.

Qualifications

Work Experience and Requirements:

- 2 years or more experience as a miner
- Ontario Basic Underground Hard Rock Miner – Common Core
- Ontario Basic Underground Hard Rock Mining Specialty Module U0004,U0005,U0006,U0010,U0011, U0012,U0016,U0024, U0028, U0080, U0082

Knowledge Required:

- Demonstrated ability to read mine plans and specifications for underground mining.
- Ability to multi task and work effectively
- Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
- Respectful of cultural differences

About Us

Redpath provides full service mining solutions and innovation around the world since 1962.

Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

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