Bg - Underground Miner

7 days ago


Coquitlam, Canada Kiewit Full time

Kiewit is hiring **Underground Miners** for **Coquitlam-Buntzen Tunnel Gates Refurbishment Project**.

In this role, miners will be responsible for installing underground rock support (bolts and mesh), performing underground construction such as installing mine services, and operating various pieces of underground mining equipment.

**Requirements**:

- Minimum **3 - 5 years** experience in an **underground environment**:

- Experienced in installation of ground support using a jackleg & stopper
- Application of shotcrete to walls and ceiling of the tunnel
- Shotcrete/concrete/construction experience is preferred
- Slinging/rigging experience is an asset
- A current Worksafe BC underground blasting license is preferred.

**Shift**
- 14/7
- Approximately 60 hours/week
- Additional overtime may be required
- Must be willing to work weekends when required

**Additional Information**
- Travel Pay
- Shuttle to and from designated parking

**Project Information**

Coquitlam-Buntzen Tunnel Gates Project will comprise the replacement of the water control gates and refurbishment of the existing tunnel structure. Work includes demolition and replacement of at-grade and underground concrete elements, replacement of existing gates and controls, and ground support and shotcrete of the existing tunnel structure.

**About Kiewit**

As one of North America's largest, most-respected construction and engineering organizations, with 2019 revenues of $10.3 billion and 2020 revenues of $12.5 billion, Kiewit exists to make a difference. We improve and connect communities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico through complex projects in transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas and chemical, building, industrial, and mining. Our services are as diverse as the skills of our 27,000-strong workforce to whom we provide challenging, honest work in a caring and collaborative culture. A sense of adventure, pride, and fulfillment is built into every career at Kiewit.

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

Schedule:

- Overtime
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Underground Mining: 3 years (preferred)
- Shotcrete: 1 year (preferred)