Development Miner

Job summary

The Development Miner is responsible for preparing faces, drilling, blasting, and performing underground development activities including LHD operation and mechanized bolting. They must also ensure safe operation of equipment, perform inspections, and maintain underground infrastructure according to safety standards.

Job details

About the Role: Currently, Technica is seeking experienced and motivated individuals to join our growing team as Development Miners in Sudbury, ON. These positions will support our long-term, local development projects and play a key role in the continued success of our underground operations. We are actively seeking candidates with experience in manual and mechanized bolting (jacklegs and stopers), operating Jumbo and Long Tom drills, and scoop operation. Current Development Miner opportunities include: Scoop Operator Jumbo Operator MacLean Bolter Operator The key responsibilities include but not limited to: Preparing faces, drill load, blast drift/ramp rounds and services Participating in other facets of underground development, as required, which includes LHD operation, mechanized bolting, service advance and other underground activities Assisting with other support duties such as mechanical installations; maintenance of air, water and ventilation; and ground support, Performing pre-operational inspections and ensuring safe operation of manual bolting equipment such as jacklegs/stoppers, Inspecting existing underground headings and scaling loose rocks while working according to work procedures and company policies within a safety conscious environment, Inspecting work headings and construction for compliance to code, regulations, and standards and reporting any deficiencies or unsafe conditions Qualifications Must have Underground Hard Rock Mining Common Core (U0000 to U0012) or equivalent provincial designation Minimum of 2 years underground development experience required Accreditation in the following specialty modules considered an asset: U0018: Operate Mechanized Rock Bolter U0020: Perform Trackless Haulage- Operate Scoop Tram- Remote Control U0028: Operate Scissor Life U0068: Haulage Trackless- Operate Scoop Tram U0089- Operate Mechanized Jumbo Drill Experience with Epiroc Jumbo’s and MacLean Bolters and Cat Scoops is preferred Previous experience using a jackleg and stoper considered an asset, Committed to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment, Must be open to working at any of the underground mine sites that Technica operates at Why Choose Technica? Working at Technica means choosing a safe environment where no one employee is more important than the other, and where we prioritize people over projects. We pride ourselves on a culture that is built on our core values of respect, integrity, courage, honesty, and humility, which guide our day-to-day operations and decisions. In addition, Technica offers a series of benefits including; Competitive salary: insert salary range here Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, and disability benefits Company matched pension plan Travel pay (where applicable) Corporate health and Wellness Program (i.e. health risk assessments, training and nutrition plans, etc.) Opportunity to grow Company events Work-life balance Candidates are required to undergo pre-employment testing as a condition of employment. For more information about Technica Mining visit our website at www.technicamining.com or follow us on social media! We thank all applicants for their interest but only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Technica Mining is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process from candidates with disabilities. As part of our pledge to being an equal opportunity employer, we encourage Indigenous applicants self-declare their Indigenous membership on their application . We value diversity and are dedicated to ensuring that Indigenous communities can meaningfully participate in the economic benefits of our shared lands.

What you’ll do

The Development Miner is responsible for preparing faces, drilling, blasting, and performing underground development activities including LHD operation and mechanized bolting. They must also ensure safe operation of equipment, perform inspections, and maintain underground infrastructure according to safety standards.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an Underground Hard Rock Mining Common Core (U0000 to U0012) or equivalent provincial designation. A minimum of 2 years of underground development experience is required, with preference given to those experienced with Epiroc Jumbo drills, MacLean bolters, and Cat scoops.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Life insurance • Disability benefits • Company matched pension plan • Travel pay • Corporate health and wellness program • Work-life balance

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• Dedicated · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Manual bolting
• Mechanized bolting
• Jackleg operation
• Stoper operation
• Jumbo drill operation
• Long Tom drill operation
• Scoop operation
• LHD operation
• Scaling
• Underground mining
• Safety compliance
• Equipment inspection
• Drilling
• Blasting
• Mechanical installation
• Courage
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Common Core Standards
• Health Risk Assessments
• Operations
• Prioritization
• Honesty

Job areas

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