Underground Service Crew

Barminco; Dease Lake; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health & Dental

Camp accommodations & meals

Charter travel from hubs

RRSP matching after 3 months

Job summary

Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. at Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia is seeking Underground Service Crew workers on FIFO rotation of 14 days on, 14 days off. You will install, maintain and repair underground services and uphold safety standards.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will work independently and in a team, with 12-hour shifts on site, camp accommodations and meals provided, and a benefits package including extended health and dental.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years underground service crew experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license; manual transmission experience an asset.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair underground services (air/water/pump lines, cables, ventilation bags, electrical cables).
• Install grout, plate and tension cable bolts.
• Install and remove communication equipment (Leaky feeder, tele remote).
• Assist with ventilation walls, concrete forming/pouring, pump installations.
• Safely use hand tools and maintain equipment to a high standard.
• Adhere to PPE requirements and safety rules; follow supervisor instructions.

Skills

Underground experience

Valid Driver's License

Team player

Radio etiquette

Self-motivated

Strong communications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Opportunity:Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. has new exciting opportunities for Underground Service Crew workers at the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia. Working a FIFO rotation of 14-shifts on and 14-shifts off.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Underground Service Crew worker is responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing all underground services. The incumbent is expected to adhere to and maintain all company standards and perform duties to the highest levels of safe operation.

Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Demonstrate commitment to adhere to all Mine site safety rules, procedures and regulations, while ensuring the safety of others.
• Install, maintain, and repair all underground services e.g.: air/water/pump lines (using poly piping), messenger line, ventilation bags, temporary electrical cables, submersible pumpsin sumps, pump stations.
• Install grout, plate, and tension of cable bolts.
• Installing and removing communication equipment, ie Leaky feeder, tele remote comms.
• Assist with the construction work; ventilation walls, concrete forming/pouring, pump installations/plumbing.
• Safely use hand tools to undertake certain tasks.
• Practice good general housekeeping, clean and maintain equipment to a high standard.
• Understand and comply with all PPE requirements in work areas
• Other duties may be assigned by your Supervisor, as required

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency
• Preferred; 2-3 years of underground experience working as part of a service crew
• Maintain a valid Driver’s License; manual transmission experience an asset
• Perform other related work as assigned for underground development mining
• The ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment with high degree of professionalism and self-motivation is essential
• Proven ability to recognize and follow verbal and written instructions
• Able to manage time, plan and prioritize workload to ensure support task meet mining requirements.
• Must have good radio etiquette and strong communications skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow

Work Conditions

• Ability to do shift camp work on a rotational basis (dayshift/nightshift), typically the rotations are 2 weeks on site (minimum 12-hour days), followed by 2 weeks off - working statutory holidays as they fall within the rotation
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to communicate, sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, push/pull, manipulate objects and work in awkward positions
• Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required
• Extreme weather conditions
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate to high

What we offer: Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. can offer you a role where you will be challenged and valued for your skills and experience. You will also have the opportunity to develop and grow your career.

We offer competitive wages, no-wait extended health and dental benefits, charter travel from various hubs, camp accommodations and meals. We also offer a matching RRSP program after a 3-month waiting period. We are able to offer you a wage rate of $43.32 -48.52/hr depending on experience.

NOTE: Selected candidates will have to successfully complete a pre-employment Fit for Duty medical which includes alcohol and drug screening.