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Shaft Miner - Alamos Shaft

REDPATH MINING4 days ago
Ontario
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Health, dental and vision care
Life insurance
Pension

About the role

Job Description Project: Alamos Shaft Sinking & Headwork - Dubreuilville, ON

Rotation: 14 days on, 14 days off

Shift Length: 12 hours

Travel: Kilometers paid

Accommodation: Camp setting

Benefits: Redpath offers comprehensive benefits including but not limited to health, dental and vision care, life insurance, pension and employee assistance program

Pre-employment requirement: Drug test and criminal background check

Job Summary The primary role of a Shaft Miner is to perform, while maintaining fall arrest standards and working on a suspended work platform, various tasks such as, the installation of vent tubing and mine services (air, water and pumping lines), shaft lining installation which includes pouring concrete into the shaft wall forms, installation of shaft steel, and minor construction.

General RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Set up and operate drills and drilling machines to produce a designated pattern of blasting holes
  • Load explosives, set fuses, and detonate explosives to produce desired blasting patterns and rock fragmentation
  • Install shaft lining components, including cement and grout, in accordance with blueprints and engineering specifications
  • Perform duties required to ensure safety and to support the shaft advance, such as scaling loose rock from walls, extending and installing air and water pipes, operating muck loading machinery and inspecting mine shafts
  • Scale loose rocks, help facilitate the mucking of the shaft bottom using buckets and install ground support to stabilize rock mass and ensure safety.
  • Receive instructions or directives from Shift Supervisors and Captain to coordinate day to day ground control requirements
  • Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner
  • Must be able to follow proper procedure to ensure safety and to control equipment damage
  • The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Health And Safety

  • Having the authority and responsibility to maintain a safe and efficient working environment
  • Following Redpath Canada Limited health and safety standards and systems, including the Five Point Safety System and the Cardinal Rules, and reporting any unsafe acts or conditions
  • Responsible to ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment required in the performance of the work.
  • Must have knowledge of the WHMIS legislation and know how to effectively use an MSDS sheet.
  • Comply with the Act and Mining Regulations that apply to the work area.

Qualifications Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)

  • Ontario Hard Rock Underground Common Core – Full Basic (or other provincial equivalent)

  • Required Specialty Module: U0084 (or other provincial equivalent)

Work Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in shaft mining

Knowledge Required

  • Ability to multi task and work effectively
  • Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
  • Respectful of cultural differences

About Us Redpath provides full service mining solutions and innovation around the world since 1962.

Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

About REDPATH MINING

Mining
1001-5000

Established in 1962, The Redpath Group is an experienced, full-service solutions provider to the global underground mining industry.

We have the expertise, track record and qualifications to support any scope of work, even in the most remote parts of the world. Our projects are started well on time and are executed with the highest safety standards and exceptional workmanship. We serve our international client base from our offices and facilities across the globe.

Services include: mine development, shaft sinking, mass excavation, production mining, raiseboring, mechanized raise mining, underground construction, mechanical excavation, engineering and technical services, and civil infrastructure development.

Our company is guided by long-held corporate values - “Our Philosophy” and “Guidelines for Success” – demonstrating Redpath’s commitment to the incorporation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into our organization.

Fondé en 1962, le Groupe Redpath est un fournisseur expérimenté de solutions complètes pour l’industrie minière souterraine mondiale. Nous avons l’expertise, les antécédents et les qualifications nécessaires pour soutenir n’importe quelle portée de travail. Nos projets sont démarrés à temps et sont exécutés avec les normes de sécurité les plus élevées et avec une finition exceptionnelle. Nous servons notre clientèle internationale à partir de nos bureaux et de nos installations à travers le monde.

Les services comprennent : le développement minier, le fonçage de puits, l’excavation de masse, l’exploitation minière à contrat, l’alésage de monteries, les projets de monteries mécanisés, la construction souterraine, l’excavation mécanique, les services techniques et d’ingénierie et le développement des infrastructures civiles.

Notre entreprise est guidée par des valeurs d’entreprise fondamentales de longue date qui démontrent l’engagement de Redpath à intégrer les critères ESG dans notre organisation.