Underground Miner - Mucker

Benefits

• Vibrant hub of activity on site, with the ability to be part of a successful and productive team
• Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security
• Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances, 401(K) and paid leave
• Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invests in their people

The Underground Miner – Mucker/Loader Operator reports to the Underground Shift Supervisor, and the primary role is to safely and efficiently operate underground equipment and perform various mining tasks, including loading UG Haul trucks, muck face rounds and assist in road work. Other duties may include Haul Truck, Nipper, Powder Crew & Rockpick.

• Conduct post-blast inspections and wash down all headings prior to commencing work
• Muck development headings to standard
• Perform clean-up following a blast and maintain the condition of all roads underground
• Production mucking, including tele-remote, from stopes to muck bay
• Accurate recording of haulage movement
• Work as directed to minimize equipment down-time and maximize productivity
• Ensure all safety related activities are undertaken in accordance with Company policy and MSHA requirements, including Hazard 's, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting
• Assist with fault finding and preventative maintenance
• Assess and monitor ground conditions
• Perform such other duties as directed by the Shift Supervisor

• Experience in underground hard rock mining techniques
• Minimum 3 years operating underground loaders/muckers (required)
• Experience operating underground remote muckers (not essential)
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Good communication skills, including the ability to read and speak English
• Basic computer literacy
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices
• Ability to provide leadership and training to new team members (not essential)
• Must have a good comprehension of safe operating procedures, safety rules, policies, emergency procedures, and MSHA requirements
• Must pass a post-offer physical and drug test, as well as a background check

Working a 3‑week on, 3‑week off rotating schedule of days and nights, up to 12 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 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.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.

Remote location:
Alaska (Pogo operation). Contract type:
Permanent. Recruiting is currently open.