Jumbo Operator (Fly-In Fly-Out)

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation on site

Meals provided on site

Flights to mine site

Job summary

Agnico Eagle is seeking a qualified Underground Jumbo Drill Operator to join the Mine Department. Reporting to the Supervisor, Underground Mine, you will perform daily inspections, drill holes per drawings, and ensure health and safety standards are met while upholding the company values.

This role requires a Jumbo certification, about 4000 hours on a manual Jumbo, NAC or DEP in Mineral Extraction (or equivalent). Underground certification is an asset.

Qualifications

• Certification on Jumbo.
• 4000 hours of experience on a manual Jumbo.
• NAC Certification or DEP in Mineral Extraction, or equivalent.
• Underground certification or equivalent, such as Mining Modules and Common Core are an asset.
• Valid approval letter under the explosives regulations or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate Jumbo Drill Rig.
• Proceed with daily equipment inspection.
• Inspect your working environment, including scaling rocks.
• Drill the holes according to drawings and specifications.
• Ensure health and safety requirements are met.
• Operate other equipment associated with the development or production category, as required.
• Obtain certification on other equipment associated to the development or production category, as required.

Skills

Jumbo Drill Operation

Safety Compliance

Equipment Inspection

Education

NAC Certification or DEP in Mineral Extraction

Underground Certification (Common Core) or equivalent

Explosives Regulations Certification (asset)

Tools

Bolter

Development Loading Unit

Production Scoop 12yds

Job description

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

ABOUT OUR OPERATION

Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE

Reporting to the Supervisor, Underground Mine, you will be part of the Mine Department. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

• Operate Jumbo Drill Rig;
• Proceed with daily equipment inspection;
• Inspect your working environment, including scaling rocks;
• Drill the holes according to drawings and specifications;
• Ensure health and safety requirements are met;
• Operate other equipment associated with the development or production category, as required;
• Obtain certification on other equipment associated to the development or production category, as required.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Certification on Jumbo;
• 4000 hours of experience on a manual Jumbo;
• NAC Certification or DEP in Mineral Extraction, or equivalent;
• Underground certification or equivalent, such as Mining Modules and Common Core are an asset;
• Valid approval letter under the explosives regulations or equivalent, such as explosive permit;

Certification on other equipment in the development category such as Bolter, Development Loading Unit and Production Scoop 12yds will be an asset.

Note that the official working language at our Meadowbank Complex is English.

YOUR WORK SCHEDULE

• Schedule: 14 days of work, followed by 14 days for transportation and rest;
• Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides charter flights to and from the mine site and will accommodate to cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.