Top Benefits
About the role
Job description:
LONGHOLE DRILL OPERATOR (HEMLO OPERATIONS)
Location: Hemlo Operations, Marathon, Ontario
Open to Canadian Residents
14 shifts-on / 14 shifts-off (days and nights)
The Opportunity:
Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. has an exciting opportunity for experienced Longhole Drill Operators to join our team at the Hemlo Operations near Marathon, Ontario.
Working 14 shifts-on followed by 14 days off, this position is a FIFO or DIDO role if you reside outside the Marathon/Manitouwadge region.
Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for their safety and the safety of their co-workers while drilling blast holes to pattern design underground at the Hemlo Operations.
More specifically, our Longhole Drill Operators will:
- Comply with all safety and standard operating procedures
- Accurately drill blast holes to a pattern design using a mechanized drill
- Read and accurately follow mine plans with skill and precision while ensuring the holes are drilled to design line, gradient and profile
- Liaise with surveyors, geologists and engineers to optimise drill patterns and attain meter targets
- Set-up and troubleshoot drill rigs, specifically Sandvik rigs
- Leverage new technologies and auto-drilling capabilities to maximise drilling performance
- Safely prepare the areas to be drilled, charging or scrapping in accordance with mine safety procedures
Skills and Experience:
- Minimum high-school diploma or equivalent
- Commitment to working safely while ensuring the safety of others
- Ontario Hard Rock Miner Common Core including relevant modules to Longhole drilling (please provide your transcript with your application)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working in an underground mine
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Longhole driller
- Strong communications, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision while still being a contributing member of a team
- Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
What we offer:
Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. provides a challenging and rewarding work environment where your skills and experience are valued. We support career development and growth opportunities within our team.
Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, RRSP, health and medical benefits, travel allowance, and meals and camp accommodations near Marathon, Ontario.
NOTE: Selected candidates will have to successfully complete a pre-employment Fit for Duty medical which including alcohol and drug screening.
About Barminco
Barminco is an international leader in hard rock underground mining, setting industry benchmarks in safety, service and knowledge. Applying proven methods, knowledge and expertise and backed by unsurpassed safety performance, Barminco is focused on best practice and the delivery of value for our clients.
Barminco is part of Perenti, a diversified global mining services company with businesses in surface mining, underground mining and mining support services. The Group was founded in Kalgoorlie in 1987 and is today one of the world's largest mining service companies providing surface and underground mining at scale.
Top Benefits
About the role
Job description:
LONGHOLE DRILL OPERATOR (HEMLO OPERATIONS)
Location: Hemlo Operations, Marathon, Ontario
Open to Canadian Residents
14 shifts-on / 14 shifts-off (days and nights)
The Opportunity:
Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. has an exciting opportunity for experienced Longhole Drill Operators to join our team at the Hemlo Operations near Marathon, Ontario.
Working 14 shifts-on followed by 14 days off, this position is a FIFO or DIDO role if you reside outside the Marathon/Manitouwadge region.
Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for their safety and the safety of their co-workers while drilling blast holes to pattern design underground at the Hemlo Operations.
More specifically, our Longhole Drill Operators will:
- Comply with all safety and standard operating procedures
- Accurately drill blast holes to a pattern design using a mechanized drill
- Read and accurately follow mine plans with skill and precision while ensuring the holes are drilled to design line, gradient and profile
- Liaise with surveyors, geologists and engineers to optimise drill patterns and attain meter targets
- Set-up and troubleshoot drill rigs, specifically Sandvik rigs
- Leverage new technologies and auto-drilling capabilities to maximise drilling performance
- Safely prepare the areas to be drilled, charging or scrapping in accordance with mine safety procedures
Skills and Experience:
- Minimum high-school diploma or equivalent
- Commitment to working safely while ensuring the safety of others
- Ontario Hard Rock Miner Common Core including relevant modules to Longhole drilling (please provide your transcript with your application)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working in an underground mine
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Longhole driller
- Strong communications, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision while still being a contributing member of a team
- Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
What we offer:
Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. provides a challenging and rewarding work environment where your skills and experience are valued. We support career development and growth opportunities within our team.
Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, RRSP, health and medical benefits, travel allowance, and meals and camp accommodations near Marathon, Ontario.
NOTE: Selected candidates will have to successfully complete a pre-employment Fit for Duty medical which including alcohol and drug screening.
About Barminco
Barminco is an international leader in hard rock underground mining, setting industry benchmarks in safety, service and knowledge. Applying proven methods, knowledge and expertise and backed by unsurpassed safety performance, Barminco is focused on best practice and the delivery of value for our clients.
Barminco is part of Perenti, a diversified global mining services company with businesses in surface mining, underground mining and mining support services. The Group was founded in Kalgoorlie in 1987 and is today one of the world's largest mining service companies providing surface and underground mining at scale.