Jumbo Bolter Operators

Kitsaki Management Limited Partnership; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining contractor is hiring Jumbo Bolter Operators for the McIlvenna Bay Project in Saskatchewan. This position requires a minimum of 5 years operating split feed jumbo drilling rigs in underground mines. You will manage drilling and blasting operations while ensuring safety protocols are met. The role offers competitive compensation and travel arrangements to the project site.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Paid travel and accommodation

Group RRSP

Extended Health Care benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years experience operating split feed jumbo drilling rigs.
• Experience with drilling, meshing, and bolting in underground mining.
• Valid Underground Common Core certification.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate a jumbo at the mining site.
• Perform daily reports on equipment and workplace.
• Implement ground control and complete minor repairs.

Skills

Operating split feed jumbo drilling rigs

Drilling and blasting

Positive attitude

Reading mine plans

Job description

Jumbo Bolter Operators | McIlvenna Bay Project, SK - J0125-0365

Procon Mining and Tunnelling (Procon) is one of the leading mine development contractors in North America. We are specialized in underground mine development, contract mining, underground excavations, civil tunneling and mining related construction projects. Centered by our people, our company culture is driven on the tenets of integrity, innovation, relationships and performance for our clients, business partners and the communities we work in.

As a specialty contractor in a safety-sensitive business, our workforce safety is the foundation for everything we do. Procon takes pride in our extensive history of successfully partnering with Indigenous communities. We believe in Indigenous partnerships that offer mutually beneficial outcomes through economic benefits and capacity building. Moving beyond compliance, we truly value the experience and knowledge brought to our Indigenous partnerships.

Project Details:

Based at our project in Northern S.K., this will be a 3 week on / 3 week off rotation opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Setting up and operating a jumbo
• Drilling and blasting
• Visually inspecting, sound, scale and wash down work area, check for bootlegs and miss holes, flags lifters and paint the face
• Assessing the ground conditions at the face and implement ground control according to site requirements with jumbo drilling rig.
• Load and prime development round with bulk emulsion and electronic detonators following engineering design;
• Perform minor repairs
• Complete daily reports on equipment and workplace
• Following all policies and processes at the mine site and underground
• Performing the role safely and ensures Health & Safety is the number one priority
• Other mining related tasks as required

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of 5+ years experience operating split feed jumbo drilling rigs in an underground mine
• Must have experience drilling, meshing, and bolting with split feed jumbo drilling rigs.
• Underground Common Core
• Able to work independently
• Ability to read mine plans and specifications for underground mining
• Positive attitude and enjoys being a proactive member of a high performing teams
• Residents of the Northern SK and candidates identifying as Indigenous are encouraged to apply

Pre-employment Requirements:

• Alcohol & Drug Test
• Mine Rescue Medical
• Criminal Record Check
• Must take part in Underground Mine Rescue Training

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Arranged and paid travel and accommodation to and from site
• Group RRSP
• Vacation
• Leading Extended Health Care benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is valued at Procon and increasing Indigenous and minority groups representation within our company’s workforce composition is a priority.

If you share our values and would like to be considered for this meaningful career opportunity, please apply on Mining Jobs at Procon Mining & Tunnelling or email your resume to [e-mail] and mention “Jumbo Bolter Operators - J0125-0365” in the subject line.