Mine Technician

Morton Salt; Windsor; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted mining company in Windsor seeks an individual for a role involving inspection tasks, geotechnical monitoring, and data analysis in both surface and underground environments. The ideal candidate will have relevant educational qualifications, experience in underground mining, and proficiency in tools like AutoCAD. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work safely in various environmental conditions. Competitive health plans and a supportive team environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive health and dental plan

Defined contribution pension plan

Group life insurance package

Birthday off

Qualifications

• EIT in Civil or Mining Engineering or a relevant diploma.
• 2 years experience in an underground mine.
• Adept at using engineering and data software.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and evaluations of workplace conditions.
• Install geotechnical monitoring sensors.
• Conduct bore scope inspections and report findings.
• Complete ground control reports and AutoCAD drawings.
• Generate ventilation reports based on observations.
• Assist in product quality control.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Data analysis software proficiency

Underground surveying

Time management

Education

EIT in Civil or Mining Engineering

3 Year Diploma in Mining (or Civil) Technology

2 Year Technician Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

For more than 125 years, Windsor Salt has improved the lives of Canadians by making their food tastier, their roads safer, their pools cleaner, and so much more. From the salt we mine and produce through evaporative processes, Windsor Salt is a trusted authority on salt in Canada and has one of the industry's largest production and distribution networks. We're grateful to be known as a company that cares deeply about our commitment to a culture of zero harm, ensuring product quality, supporting employee well-being and exposure across the mining value chain, and positively impacting the communities we serve.

Position Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of inspection tasks related to surface and underground work areas, including installing and utilizing geotechnical sensors and equipment, and performing borescope inspections. In addition, the position will handle rock mechanics data, field observations, historical information, numerical modeling, vibration seismography, surface and underground surveying, and AutoCAD mapping. This individual will be responsible for the organization and upkeep of all record keeping associated with these duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine evaluation/inspection of surface and underground workplace.
• Install geotechnical monitoring sensors and equipment.
• Conduct routine bore scope inspections in underground workings; record results and provide recommendations to the Engineering Manager, Mine General Supervisor and Mine Superintendent.
• Conduct pull tests and torque tests on installed ground support.
• Complete ground control reports and autocad drawings for mine operations.
• Generate monthly updates for the mine’s Emergency Response Plans.
• Monitor airflow, air quality, and temperature measurements and generating weekly ventilation reports.
• Perform weekly audits on auxiliary ventilation quality and providing improvements recommendations.
• Ensure mine wide compliance to ventilation regulatory requirements.
• Assist in product quality control.
• Other duties as assigned and required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• EIT in Civil or Mining Engineering or3 Year Diploma in Mining (or Civil) Technology or2 Year Technician Diploma.
• 2 years experience working in an underground mine.
• Adept with the use of engineering and data software, including Microsoft office suite and preferably AUTOCAD.
• Underground surveying experience highly beneficial.
• Exceptional written, oral communication and time management skills.

Work Environment

• This job operates partially in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Must be able to wear the required PPE (steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, safety harness and electrical safety equipment).
• Must be able to work safely in varying temperatures in production/warehouse workplace and outside year-round.
• Must be capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling loads up to 50+ lbs.
• Must be able to climb, crawl, stoop, bend, squat, and reach as required to work on equipment.

Attractive Benefits

We offer a very competitive health and dental plan, as well as, a defined contribution pension plan and group life insurance package.

Team Environment

We offer a challenging work environment while still focusing on teamwork and a family-like environment. You even get your birthday off!

Windsor Salt Ltd. Complies with the AODA in all steps of its recruitment process.