Scoop Operator - Borden

REDPATH MINING; Chapleau; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care

Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Scoop Operator at Borden Mine in Chapleau, Ontario. The role involves operating mining equipment safely and requires at least 2 years of mining experience along with safety knowledge and the ability to work in a team. The job offers a rotational schedule of 7 days on and 7 days off, with a competitive salary ranging from $73,000 to $123,000 per annum based on performance and production bonuses. Comprehensive benefits will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of experience as a miner.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of Ontario Basic Underground Miner standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate mining equipment to load, haul, and dump ore or waste safely.
• Identify unsafe conditions in underground headings.
• Scale back and secure underground areas as needed.
• Setup pumps after mucking and coordinate haulage trucks.

Skills

Ability to read mine plans and specifications

Ability to multi-task

Ability to work in hot environments

Respectful of cultural differences

Ability to work independently

Effective teamwork skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 years or more experience as a miner

Ontario Basic Underground Hard Rock Mining Specialty Modules

Job description

Job Description

Location: Borden Mine, Chapleau, Ontario, Canada

Rotation: 7 on, 7 off or 14 on 14 off

Shift Length: 11 hours

Salary Range: $73,000 - $123,000/annum, range is variable and dependent on overtime worked and production bonus paid

Allowance: Based on location

Benefits: Health Care, Dental and Vision, Life Insurance, Pension Plan, Employee Assistance Program

Pre-employment requirement: Drug and Alcohol testing

Job Summary

The primary role of the Scoop Operator is to operate mining equipment to load, haul and dump ore or waste from development and/or production area in a safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Identify unsafe conditions in underground headings - high level of alertness required.
• Scale back and walls as required to make the workplace safe.
• Install or fix existing mines services such as vent tubing and pipes using various lifting equipment such as scissor trucks, chain blocks and hand tools.
• Setup pumps after mucking
• Operate large mobile equipment such as 8 yard Cat scoop (Scoop tram), scissor lift (man lift), and/or 30 ton trucks;
• Coordinate haulage trucks and traffic in the area.
• Prep and clean faces for bolters and jumbos, build pads in large excavations, muck sumps and maintain clean roadways.
• Receive instructions or directives from Shift Supervisors and Captain to coordinate day to day ground control requirements.
• Assess all excavations and install ground support in development or reconditioned areas as per plan and section as the development progresses.
• Keep track of all advances and communicate to supervisors and cross shifts footages and volumes on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

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.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• 2 years or more experience as a miner.
• Ontario Basic Underground Hard Rock Mining Specialty Module U0010, U0068A, U0068B, Common Core.
• Ontario Basic Underground Hard Rock Miner – Common Core.

Knowledge Required

• Demonstrated ability to read mine plans and specifications for underground mining.
• Ability to multi task and work effectively.
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently.
• Ability to work in hot environments.
• Respectful of cultural differences.