Underground Mine Operator — Mastering Safe Excavation

International Minerals Carlsbad; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

International Minerals Carlsbad LLC seeks an experienced Mine Operator to support underground mine production, development, construction, and rehabilitation activities in Carlsbad, NM. The role involves excavation work, operating mining equipment, rehabilitating entryways, and maintaining underground roadways and ventilation systems.

The ideal candidate has extensive underground mining knowledge, strong continuous mining experience, and a commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or trade school education.
• At least two years of underground mining experience.
• Extensive knowledge of underground mining operations.
• Experience operating continuous mining equipment under challenging conditions.
• Experience mining unstable back, elevated heights, and inclines.
• Knowledge of underground ventilation and ability to establish ventilation.
• Ability to recognize and respond to underground safety hazards.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Ability to plan work and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to learn new processes, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to use tools and equipment to perform duties.
• Strong initiative, accountability, leadership, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform excavation work supporting underground mine development and construction projects.
• Operate conventional and continuous mining equipment.
• Operate mining equipment in adverse conditions.
• Recognize safety hazards and take corrective action.
• Maintain safe, clean, and orderly underground work areas.
• Rehabilitate underground entryways and ground conditions.
• Rebuild and maintain underground roadways.
• Support ventilation and water system installation and maintenance.
• Establish and maintain proper ventilation within underground areas.
• Operate core drilling equipment.
• Perform carpentry work for bulkheads and underground structures.
• Inspect equipment and report concerns.
• Plan assigned work and exercise sound independent judgment.
• Demonstrate initiative and teamwork.
• Encourage crew to comply with safety rules and PPE.
• Perform additional underground mining and production duties as assigned.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Safety awareness

Operating mining equipment

Teamwork

Independent judgment

Education

High school diploma, GED, or trade school education

Tools

Continuous miners

Conventional mining equipment

Roof bolters

Ramcars and scoops

Core drills

Powder wagons

Scaling machines

Power tools

Welders and torches

Generators and pumps

Job description

International Minerals Carlsbad LLC seeks an experienced Mine Operator to support underground mine production, development, construction, and rehabilitation activities in Carlsbad, NM. The role involves excavation work, operating mining equipment, rehabilitating entryways, and maintaining underground roadways and ventilation systems.

The ideal candidate has extensive underground mining knowledge, strong continuous mining experience, and a commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational