Jackleg Miners & Stoper Bolters

Default Brand; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mentorship & development

Exposure to North America projects

Engineering designation path

Job summary

Thyssen Mining Construction of Canada is seeking multiple experienced Jackleg Miners / Stoper Bolters to support underground development and ground-support activities. Candidates must be experienced with handheld pneumatic drilling equipment and committed to safe, productive underground work.

You will safely operate jackleg and stoper drills, perform drilling for development, install ground support, and coordinate with site teams while adhering to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Underground mining experience required.
• Experience with ground support and rehabilitation.
• Valid Underground Common Core certifications.
• Strong knowledge of underground hazards and safe drilling.
• Physically capable of demanding underground work.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate jackleg and stoper drills.
• Perform jackleg drilling for underground development and rehabilitation work.
• Drill holes and assist with installation of ground support using stoper equipment.
• Perform scaling and inspect headings/work areas for loose ground and other hazards.
• Install ground support according to mine plans and site requirements.
• Set up and maintain air/water lines, hoses, drills, and associated equipment.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and report equipment deficiencies.
• Assist with underground construction, services, and general mining duties as required.
• Maintain safe and organized work areas.
• Follow all Thyssen Mining and site-specific safety procedures.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Safety-minded

Troubleshooting pneumatics

Education

Underground Common Core Certification

Tools

Jackleg drills

Stoper drills

Pneumatic equipment

Job description

Thyssen Mining Construction of Canada is seeking multiple experienced Jackleg Miners / Stoper Bolters to support underground development and ground-support activities. Candidates must be experienced with handheld pneumatic drilling equipment and committed to safe, productive underground work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate jackleg and stoper drills.
• Perform jackleg drilling for underground development and rehabilitation work.
• Drill holes and assist with installation of ground support using stoper equipment.
• Perform scaling and inspect headings/work areas for loose ground and other hazards.
• Install ground support according to mine plans and site requirements.
• Set up and maintain air/water lines, hoses, drills, and associated equipment.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and report equipment deficiencies.
• Assist with underground construction, services, and general mining duties as required.
• Maintain safe and organized work areas.
• Follow all Thyssen Mining and site-specific safety procedures.

Qualifications:

• Previous underground hard-rock mining experience.
• Experience with underground ground support and rehabilitation.
• Valid Underground Common Core/certifications applicable to the project.
• Strong knowledge of underground hazards and safe drilling practices.
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable troubleshooting pneumatic equipment.
• Physically capable of performing demanding underground work.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to underground mining projects across North America.
• Opportunity to build experience toward professional engineering designation.

Thyssen Mining is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.