Underground Jumbo Operator: Drilling & Blasting Pro

Careermine; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision care

Life insurance

Pension

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Redpath is seeking a Jumbo Operator for the North Mine project. The role involves setting up and operating a jumbo, drilling and blasting safely under 7 days on/7 days off rotation with 10.5-hour shifts.

Responsibilities include inspecting work areas, following ground support plans, preparing faces, reading survey memos and drill profiles, performing minor repairs, and completing pre-start checks. A high school diploma and 3+ years jumbo experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of Jumbo experience.
• 1 year on a scoop.
• 1 year installing services.
• 1 year loading and blasting rounds.
• Knowledge of mine plans and WHMIS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect and wash down the working area, checking for misfires.
• The ability to read and understand the ground support management plan and carry a copy of the current heading ground support plan into the heading.
• Conduct face prep prior to drilling rounds.
• Read and follow survey memos, mark up offsets line and grade.
• Read and follow engineered drill profiles (Approved site standards).
• Perform minor repairs such as changing shanks, couplings and hoses.
• Complete daily checklists/pre-starts on equipment and submit reports.
• Maintain working area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Must follow safety procedures to prevent equipment damage and injuries.
• Operate jumbo safely during the 7 days on/7 days off rotation.

Skills

Read mine plans

Turn corners using offsets

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Independent work

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Redpath is seeking a Jumbo Operator for the North Mine project. The role involves setting up and operating a jumbo, drilling and blasting safely under 7 days on/7 days off rotation with 10.5-hour shifts.

Responsibilities include inspecting work areas, following ground support plans, preparing faces, reading survey memos and drill profiles, performing minor repairs, and completing pre-start checks. A high school diploma and 3+ years jumbo experience are required.