Jumbo Operator - Musselwhite

Redpath Mining
Ontario

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Job details

Full-time
2 days ago

Benefits

Dental care
Employee assistance program
Vision care
Life insurance

Skills

Drilling technique
Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
Workplace safety policies
Maintenance
Workplace hazardous materials information systems
High school diploma or GED
Routine maintenance inspections
Cleaning and debris removal
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations
Cleaning
Loader operation
Visual inspection for quality control

Full job description

Project: Musselwhite - Pickle Lake, ON
Rotation: 14 days on, 14 days off
Shift Length: 12 hours
Salary Range: $126,500 - $176,000/annum, range is variable and dependent on overtime worked and production bonus paid
Travel: Flight from airport closest to point of hire to Thunder Bay - Charted flight to site
Accommodation: Remote Camp setting
Benefits: Redpath offers comprehensive benefits including but not limited to health, dental and vision care, life insurance, pension and employee assistance program

Job Summary:

The primary role of a Jumbo Operator is to set up and operate a single or multiple boom jumbo, to drill and blast in a safe manner.

General:

Visually inspect and wash down the working area, checking for misfires
The ability to read and understand the ground support management plan and carry a copy of the current heading ground support plan into the heading.
Conduct face prep prior to drilling rounds
Ability to read and follow survey memos, mark up offsets line and grade.
Ability to read and follow engineered drill profiles (Approved site standards)
Perform minor repairs, such as changing shanks, couplings and hoses.
Complete daily checklists/pre-starts on equipment and submit written and verbal reports to supervisor.
Maintain working area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner
Must be able to follow proper procedure to ensure safety and to control equipment damage
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.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)
Ontario Hard Rock Underground Common Core – Full Basic (or other provincial equivalent preferred)
- Required Specialty Modules: U0089 (or other provincial equivalent preferred)

Work Experience:

3 years or more experience with Jumbo
1 year of experience on a scoop
1 year of experience installing services

Knowledge Required

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

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