Surface Mine Driller Operator - Level 2

Vale Base Metals; Labrador City; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Relocation assistance

Defined contribution pension

Job summary

Vale Base Metals in Labrador City seeks a Surface Mine Operator 2 – Driller to join the Voisey’s Bay surface mine operations on a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation. The role focuses on drilling and blasting activities in an open pit, with responsibilities from equipment checks to road and pump maintenance.

The position requires experience with Sandvik and CAT surface drills, strong safety focus, and teamwork. On-site work includes WFH and relocation support where applicable and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Completed a minimum of Grade 10 or Equivalent.
• Level 1 Blaster certification in Newfoundland & Labrador would be considered an asset.
• Experience operating Sandvik and CAT surface drills is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in drilling and blasting activities within the open pit mine.
• Collect samples from drill hole cuttings and verify drill plan locations and depths.
• Perform pre-operational checks of equipment and basic maintenance of undercarriage, buckets and attachments.
• Complete and maintain equipment logs and drill reports.
• Assist with building and maintaining roads around the pit.
• Assist in maintenance around the pit including pumps, pipelines and road signage.
• Adhere to safety policies and regulations (OH&S, SOPs, Highway Traffic Act, WHMIS).
• Operate heavy equipment safely via radio and occupant safety devices.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Safety mindset

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Level 1 Blaster certification asset

Tools

Sandvik Ranger DX900i

Sandvik Leopard Di650

CAT Production drills

Job description

Vale Base Metals in Labrador City seeks a Surface Mine Operator 2 – Driller to join the Voisey’s Bay surface mine operations on a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation. The role focuses on drilling and blasting activities in an open pit, with responsibilities from equipment checks to road and pump maintenance.

The position requires experience with Sandvik and CAT surface drills, strong safety focus, and teamwork. On-site work includes WFH and relocation support where applicable and extensive benefits.