Underground Service Crew

Perenti Global Limited; Dease Lake; On-site; CAD 59,677 - 66,841; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodations and meals

Charter travel from hubs

RRSP matching after 3 months

Job summary

Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. is seeking an Underground Service Crew worker for the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia.

You will join a FIFO 14-on/14-off rotation, reporting to the Shift Supervisor and ensuring safe operation while installing, maintaining and repairing underground services. The role requires a high school diploma and 2–3 years underground experience, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency.
• 2-3 years of underground experience in a service crew.
• Valid Driver’s License; manual transmission experience is an asset.
• Perform other related work as assigned for underground development mining.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Able to manage time, plan and prioritize workload.
• Good radio etiquette and strong communications skills.
• Eagerness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair all underground services (air/water/pump lines, cables, ventilation bags).
• Install grout, plate, and tension of cable bolts.
• Install and remove communication equipment (Leaky feeder, telecoms).
• Assist with construction work (ventilation walls, concrete forming, pumping).
• Safely use hand tools and maintain equipment in good condition.
• Ensure compliance with PPE requirements and site safety rules.

Skills

Underground experience

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Job description

About Barminco:

Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. is part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company originating in Australia. Barminco can offer you opportunities to take your career to the next level as one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Canada and across the globe. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.

We provide state of the art facilities, equipment, technology and opportunities to work on projects all over the world. At Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd., we are committed to fostering a culture that understands and values inclusion and diversity.

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:

• Competitive wages
• No-wait extended health and dental benefits
• Charter travel from various hubs
• Camp accommodations and meals
• Matching RRSP program after a 3-month waiting period
• 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.

Please tell us in your application, if you are a member of the Tahltan Nation.

Please include copies of your valid Trade Certifications and all other valid tickets you may have that are relevant to the role you are applying for.

We look forward to reviewing your application, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.