Underground Jumbo Operator – Drill & Blast Specialist

Careermine; Quebec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision care

Life insurance

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Redpath Canada Limited is seeking a Jumbo Operator for a remote camp in Northern Quebec. The role involves setting up and operating jumbo drills, drilling and blasting in a safe manner, and adhering to ground support plans and site standards.

Travel to regional sites is required with both surface and underground coordination. The position requires extensive experience with jumbo rigs, plus expertise reading mine plans and following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience with Jumbo
• 1 year experience on a scoop
• 1 year experience installing services
• 1 year experience loading and blasting rounds

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect and wash down workspace; check for misfires
• Read and follow ground support plans and headings
• Conduct face prep prior to drilling rounds
• Read and follow survey memos and grade offsets
• Read and follow engineered drill profiles (site standards)
• Perform minor repairs (shanks, couplings, hoses)
• Complete daily equipment checklists and report to supervisor
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and equipment

Skills

Read mine plans

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Cultural sensitivity

Education

DEP in mineral extraction

General Explosives Permit

FMTM

Ontario Underground Hard Rock Mining Common Core

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Redpath Canada Limited is seeking a Jumbo Operator for a remote camp in Northern Quebec. The role involves setting up and operating jumbo drills, drilling and blasting in a safe manner, and adhering to ground support plans and site standards.

Travel to regional sites is required with both surface and underground coordination. The position requires extensive experience with jumbo rigs, plus expertise reading mine plans and following safety procedures.