Underground Jumbo Bolter Operator – 7/7 Rotations

Careermine; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

Life Insurance

Pension plan

Employee Assistance Program

Residence-based allowance

Job summary

Redpath Canada Limited is seeking Jumbo Bolter Operators for projects in Sudbury, ON. The role involves drilling, scaling and bolting rounds with Sandvik Jumbo equipment, with a 7 days on / 7 days off rotation and 10.5-hour shifts.

Candidates should have extensive underground hard rock mining experience, read mine plans, and demonstrate strong safety awareness. A pre-employment drug test is required, and residence-based allowances apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Experience on Sandvik Jumbo is essential.
• 3 years or more experience with operating Jumbo Drill in UG mining environment.
• Ontario Hard Rock Underground Common Core - Full Basic (required).
• Demonstrated ability to read mine plans and specifications for underground mining.

Responsibilities

• Primary face drilling and scaling, drilling and bolting of inclines, declines, drifts and mass excavations.
• Identify and remedy misfires.
• Conduct prestart checks of equipment and drill site.
• Read and follow driving layouts and ground support instructions.
• Ensure that the work is carried out through adherence to specifications, schedules and standards.
• Familiar with hard rock mining techniques
• Visually inspect, sound, scale and wash down work area, check for bootlegs and miss holes, flags lifters, adds or repairs vent tubing.
• Assess ground conditions at the face and implement ground control according to site requirements
• Extend grade and center line, mark face for drilling and circle bootlegs, maintain hanging wall and foot wall control in junction with geologist.
• Capable of jackleg and/or stopper drilling as needed.
• Determine location, spacing, depth and inclination of holes.
• Perform minor repairs, such as changing striker bars, couplings, water tubes and hose clamps.
• Complete daily logbooks on equipment and submit written and verbal reports to supervisor.
• Load, prime, time, connect and test blasting circuit.
• Maintain working area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner
• Must be able to follow proper procedure to ensure safety and to control equipment damage

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Sandvik Jumbo

Job description

Redpath Canada Limited is seeking Jumbo Bolter Operators for projects in Sudbury, ON. The role involves drilling, scaling and bolting rounds with Sandvik Jumbo equipment, with a 7 days on / 7 days off rotation and 10.5-hour shifts.

Candidates should have extensive underground hard rock mining experience, read mine plans, and demonstrate strong safety awareness. A pre-employment drug test is required, and residence-based allowances apply.