Development Miner - Jumbo Bolter

Job summary

The jumbo operator is responsible for drilling blast holes, loading explosives, and firing shots to ensure the advancement of mine galleries. They also perform basic equipment maintenance and assist with the deployment of essential mine utilities like water, air, and ventilation.

Job details

About the role The jumbo operator is part of the mine operations team. He/she ensures the advancement of the galleries. Essential Duties • Load blast holes and fire shots • Drill the blast holes according to the plans and specifications • Clean up his/her workplace and perform basic maintenance of equipment • Participate in the deployment of water, air and ventilation utilities • Ensure compliance with the health and safety rules regarding the position • Perform his/her tasks according to the Company's standards Training & Experience Professional Studies Diploma in ore extraction One (1) to three (3) years’ experience in a similar position Mining modules 1 to 5 and 7 Valid general explosives permit Valid driver's license Bilingualism (asset) Be accredited by the trainer on our various service equipment. Working Conditions Eleonore mine site (fly-in, fly-out from Montreal, Chibougamau, Matagami, Rouyn-Noranda, Val D'Or and Wemindji) Schedule: 14 working days followed by 14 days off

What you’ll do

The jumbo operator is responsible for drilling blast holes, loading explosives, and firing shots to ensure the advancement of mine galleries. They also perform basic equipment maintenance and assist with the deployment of essential mine utilities like water, air, and ventilation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Professional Studies Diploma in ore extraction and possess one to three years of relevant experience. Essential certifications include mining modules 1-5 and 7, a valid general explosives permit, and a valid driver's license.

Listed skills

• Loading · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Jumbo operation
• Blast hole loading
• Drilling
• Equipment maintenance
• Ventilation utility deployment
• Health and safety compliance
• Explosives handling
• Explosives Handling
• Equipment Maintenance
• Valid Driver's License
• Operations

Job areas

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Energy
• Development Manager
• Miner / Mining Worker
• Miners and Quarriers
• Helpers--Extraction Workers