Miner Scoop Operator

Project:North Mine
Rotation:7 on 7 off
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 Scoop Operator is to operate mining equipment to load, haul and dump ore or waste from development and/or production area, load trucks and maintain roadways in a safe manner.

Responsibilities

General:

- Identify unsafe conditions in underground headings - high level of alertness required.

- Scale back and walls as required to make the workplace safe.

- 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.

- Setup pumps after mucking

- Operate large mobile equipment such as 8 yard Cat scoop (Scoop tram), scissor lift (man lift), and/or 30 ton trucks;

- Coordinate haulage trucks and traffic in the area

- Prep and clean faces for bolters and jumbos, build pads in large excavations, muck sumps and maintain clean roadways

- Receive instructions or directives from Shift Supervisors and Captain to coordinate day to day ground control requirements;

- Assess all excavations and install ground support in development or reconditioned areas as per plan and section as the development progresses;

- Keep track of all advances and communicate to supervisors and cross shifts footages and volumes on a daily, weekly and monthly basis

- 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

Education and Work Experience:

- High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)

- 2 years or more experience as a miner

- Ontario Basic Underground Hard Rock Mining Specialty Module U0010, U0068A, U0068B, Common Core

- Ontario Basic Underground Hard Rock Miner – Common Core

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

- Ability to work in hot environments

- Respectful of cultural differences

About Us

In 1962, Jim Redpath’s vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath’s employees are the heart of the company’s success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.
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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