Underground Miner - Jumbo Operator

Northern Star Mining Services Pty Ltd.; Alaska; On-site; USD 60,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Star Mining Services Pty Ltd. seeks an Underground Miner - Jumbo Operator to safely operate underground equipment and perform diverse mining duties at a Delta Junction, AK site.

The role requires leading crews, following MSHA guidelines, and maintaining high safety standards. The position offers full-time hours with a 28 days on/28 days off rotation at a remote camp, including long shifts and harsh environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and training new team members.
• Current Driver’s License.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
• Be able to pass a background check and post offer physical.

Responsibilities

• Operate underground equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform tasks including truck driving, nipper, bogging and jumbo drilling.
• Carry out pre-start checks and report hazards.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe working order.
• Lead and mentor junior crew members.
• Communicate effectively with two-way radio.

Skills

Leadership

Training

MSHA awareness

Driver's license

Job description

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Underground Miner - Jumbo Operator

Full Time Manual Labor Delta Junction, AK, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1154

Salary Range: $43.50 To $88.49 Hourly

What’s the role?

The Underground Miner reports to the Underground Shift Supervisor, and the primary role is to safely and efficiently operate underground equipment and perform various mining tasks including Truck driving, Nipper, Bogging, Charge-up, Service Crew, Construction, Long hole and Jumbo drilling.

Duties include

• Working as directed to minimise equipment down-time and maximise productivity.
• Working as directed to minimise equipment down-time and maximise productivity.
• General labouring as required.
• Liaising before shift with Shift Supervisor and the previous shift crew to obtain all the information necessary about the work areas.
• Ensuring that all tools and equipment are serviceable and safe.
• Carrying out standard workplace inspection practices and procedures in accordance with MSHA requirements.
• Communicate clearly and effectively on two-way radio.
• Report all hazards,incidentsand injuriesimmediately.
• Perform thorough Pre-Start checks and report all damage as soon as possible but before the end of shift.
• Assist with fault finding and preventative maintenance.
• Assessingand monitoring ofgroundconditions.
• Conductscalingin accordance withsite requirements.
• Ensure all safety related activities are undertaken in accordance with Company policy and MSHA requirements including Hazard IDs, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.
• Otherduties as required.

The specifics

Qualifications Required

• Ability to provide leadership and training to new team members.
• Current Driver’s License.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
• Be able to pass a background check andpost offerphysical.

Desired Experience & Competencies

• Experience in underground hard rock mining techniques.
• Operate the jumbo within mine designandground supportstandards.
• Operate efficiently by minimising rework, waste and identify savings.
• Provide accurate recording of jumbo daily activity.
• Only operate with appropriate plans and clear understanding of those plans.
• Lead underground crews and mentor junior personnel.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Good communication skills, including ability to read and speak English
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Basic computer literacy.

The details

Working a 28 day on, 28 day off rotating schedule, 11.50 hours a day or more at a remote campsite. Extreme conditions, including but not limited to extreme and changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.

Employees are required to stay on site at the company provided camp during the work rotation. Camp facilities provide dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms. Dormitory rooms have a land line phone, great Wi-Fi & cable TV. Cell service is available through Wi-Fi. The Company provides a bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.