Driller, Mining

Thyssen Mining Construction of Canada; Canada; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive health and dental plans

Group RRSP retirement savings

Shift rotations for work-life balance

Bonuses and incentives for performance

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Thyssen Mining Construction of Canada seeks experienced Long Hole Drillers to join their underground mining operations in British Columbia. The role involves operating mechanized long-hole drilling equipment to support production in a hard-rock environment, while prioritizing safety and efficiency.

Ideal candidates are safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and possess prior underground mining experience along with required underground certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience operating long-hole drilling equipment in underground hard-rock mining.
• Underground mining experience required or preferred.
• Must have underground drilling certifications.
• Valid driver’s license, where applicable.
• Ability to read drill plans, layouts and survey markings.
• Mechanical aptitude with basic troubleshooting.
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks in an underground mine.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanized long-hole drilling equipment to support production in a hard-rock mining environment.
• Read and interpret drill plans, layouts, and survey markings.
• Work safely to meet production targets and maintain equipment.

Skills

Long hole drilling

Underground mining

Certifications

Driver's license

Plan reading

Mechanical aptitude

Physical withstand

Pre-employment medical

Common Core

Job description

Mining Long Hole Drillers - Competitive Wages - British Columbia

Thyssen Mining Construction of Canada is seeking experienced Long Hole Drillers to join their underground mining operations in British Columbia. These positions involve operating mechanized long-hole drilling equipment to support production in a hard-rock mining environment. Ideal candidates are safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and have prior underground mining experience.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Comprehensive Health and Dental Plans
• Retirement Savings with group RRSP contributions
• Work-Life Balance with shift rotations
• Bonuses and Incentives for performance
• Employee Assistance Programs for mental health, financial advice, and more

What You’ll Need

• Previous Long Hole Driller / Production Driller experience in underground hard-rock mining
• Required underground mining certifications
• Valid driver’s license, as applicable
• Ability to read drill plans, layouts, and survey markings
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills
• Available to work varied work schedules
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in an underground mine environment
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol test
• Common Core certification

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Experience in underground gold mining
• Experience operating Sandvik, Epiroc/Atlas Copco, or similar long-hole drilling equipment