Jackleg Miners & Stoper Bolters

Thyssen Mining; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mentorship & development

North America projects

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.

This role offers competitive pay, mentorship and professional development, and exposure to underground mining projects across North America.

Qualifications

• Underground hard-rock mining experience required.
• Proven experience operating jackleg and/or stoper drills.
• Experience with underground ground support and rehabilitation.
• Strong knowledge of underground hazards and safe drilling practices.

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.

Skills

Jackleg drilling

Stoper bolting

Underground drilling

Safety procedures

Tools

Pneumatic drills

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.
• Proven experience operating jackleg and/or stoper drills.
• 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.