Jumbo Bolter Operator - Great Bear - Red Lake, ON

REDPATH MINING; Red Lake; On-site; CAD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision care

Life insurance

Pension

Employee assistance program

Camp accommodation

FIFO travel

Job summary

Redpath Canada Limited is seeking operators with extensive experience at drilling, scaling, meshing and bolting rounds using jumbos with twin telescopic slides. Location is Red Lake, ON, with a 14 days on / 14 days off rotation and 12-hour shifts. Salary ranges from $134,000 to $184,000 per year, plus bonuses and benefits.

Camp-style accommodation and FIFO travel are provided. Health, dental, vision, life insurance, pension and EAP are part of the benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience with Jumbo Bolting.
• 1 year experience on a scoop.
• 1 year experience installing services.
• 1 year experience loading and blasting rounds.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect and wash down the working area, checking for misfires.
• Assess ground conditions and apply ground control per site requirements.
• Read and carry the current heading ground support plan.
• Install mesh and bolts with the twin boom jumbo to site standards.
• Mentor the offsider and train for safe behaviour under supervision.
• Isolate booms when offsider is in front of the jacks.
• Prepare faces before drilling rounds.
• Read survey memos and mark offsets lines and grade.
• Follow engineered drill profiles and site standards.
• Perform minor repairs and routine equipment maintenance.
• Complete daily checks and submit reports to supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and equipment.

Skills

Reading mine plans

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Attention to safety

Jumbo bolting

Scoop operation

Installing services

Loading and blasting rounds

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ontario Hard Rock Underground Common Core – Full Basic

Specialty Modules: U0089

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? Expand your skills and discover your potential with Redpath Canada Limited.

Job Summary

Redpath Canada Limited is looking for operators with extensive experience at drilling, scaling, meshing and bolting rounds using jumbos equipped with twin telescopic slides.

Job Details

Location: Red Lake, ON - Canada

Rotation: 14 days on 14 days off

Shift Length: 12 hours workers

Salary Range: $134,000 - $184,000/annum, range is variable and dependent on overtime worked and production bonus paid

Accommodation: Will be provided based on location - Camp setting

Travel: Will be provided based on location - FIFO

Benefits: Redpath offers comprehensive benefits including but not limited to health, dental and vision care, life insurance, pension and employee assistance program

Pre‑employment requirement: Drug Test and Criminal background check

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect and wash down the working area, checking for misfires
• Assess ground conditions at the face and implement ground control according to site requirements
• 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.
• Proficient in the installation of mesh and bolts using the twin boom split feed jumbo to site standards which ensures correct mesh overlap, bolt spacing etc.
• Mentor the offsider and train to ensure safe behaviour and always works under supported ground.
• Always isolate booms when offsider is in front of the jacks.
• 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.

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.

Qualifications

Education

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

Work Experience

• 3 years or more experience with Jumbo Bolting
• 1 year of experience on a scoop
• 1 year of experience installing services
• 1 year of experience loading and blasting rounds.

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

About Us

In 1962, Jim Redpath’s vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath’s employees are the heart of the company’s success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.

Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.