Underground Mine Operator: Lead Safety & Production

International Minerals Carlsbad, LLC; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

International Minerals Carlsbad, INC. seeks an experienced Mine Operator to support underground production, development, construction, and rehabilitation activities.

This role requires extensive knowledge of underground mining operations, strong continuous mining experience, and a demonstrated commitment to safety, teamwork, equipment care, and operational performance in challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of underground mining experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of underground mining operations.
• Experience operating continuous mining equipment under challenging conditions.
• Ability to plan work and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong initiative, accountability and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform excavation work supporting underground mine development and construction projects.
• Operate conventional and continuous mining equipment.
• Maintain safe, clean, and orderly underground work areas.
• Rehabilitate underground entryways and roadways as needed.
• Support ventilation and water systems and establish proper ventilation.
• Operate core drilling equipment for the underground drilling program.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Continuous mining experience

Safety awareness

Independent judgment

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Continuous miners

Conventional mining equipment

Roof bolters

Ramcars

Core drills

Powder wagons

Foam machines

Welders

Cutting torches

Generators

Sump pumps

Job description

International Minerals Carlsbad, INC. seeks an experienced Mine Operator to support underground production, development, construction, and rehabilitation activities.

This role requires extensive knowledge of underground mining operations, strong continuous mining experience, and a demonstrated commitment to safety, teamwork, equipment care, and operational performance in challenging conditions.