Scoop Operator - Borden

Careermine; Chapleau Township; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Careermine is seeking a Scoop Operator to safely load, haul and dump ore and waste in the Borden Mine, Chapleau, Ontario. The role features long shifts (11 hours) on a 7/7 or 14/14 rotation with overtime opportunities.

Responsibilities include operating large mining equipment, maintaining ground control, and coordinating with shift supervisors. A high school diploma and 2+ years mining experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2+ years mining experience required.
• Ontario Basic Underground Hard Rock Mining Specialty Module U0010, U0068A, U0068B, Common Core.
• Ontario Basic Underground Hard Rock Miner - Common Core.

Responsibilities

• Identify unsafe conditions in underground headings and maintain safety.
• Scale back and walls as required to ensure safe workplaces.
• Install or fix mine services (vent tubes/pipes) using lifting equipment.
• Setup pumps after mucking and prep/clean faces for bolters and jumbos.
• Operate equipment like 8 yard scoop, scissor lift, and 30 ton trucks.
• Coordinate haulage trucks and traffic in the area.
• Maintain roadways and track advances; communicate outputs daily.

Skills

Read mine plans

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Hot environments

Cultural awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)

2+ years mining experience

Ontario Basic Underground Hard Rock Mining Specialty Module U0010,U0068A,U0068B, Common Core

Ontario Basic Underground Hard Rock Miner - Common Core

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

General:

• 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