Experienced Underground Miner

Underground Miner

The Underground Miner position will report to the Mine Supervisor. This position is to operate various machines for underground mining operations including blasting to loosen rock, placement of utilities, construction of escape ways, and operating machines to secure walls and remove rock. The schedule for this position is 14 days on at the remote mine site located about 45-miles north of Juneau, accessible only through company transportation, and 14 days off with 12 hour shifts when on.

Responsibilities:

• Set-up and inspect equipment prior to operation. Thoroughly pre-shift equipment - check all fluids, fuel, engine oil, hydraulic oil etc., tires, steering, brakes etc. for all Mine equipment including; drills, bolters, man-lifts, muckers, haul trucks, and all other applicable mobile equipment.
• Maintain safe working area through effective methods of work area inspections and safe work practices; inspection, mechanical & hand scaling, work area clean-up, etc.
• Work with/or as Blaster (if licensed) to load and blast UG faces.
• Utilize in-house drilling equipment to drill planned and directed shot patterns.
• Ability to operate multiple pieces of powered mining equipment such as rock drills, bolters, loaders, haulers, scalers, pumps, etc. safely and effectively.
• Maintain berms and scale mine workings and high-walls to maintain acceptable ground control throughout mine to ensure safe access.
• Examine materials, or products visually or with hands, in order to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Clear and level benches as required.
• Clean, adjust and maintain equipment, using hand tools if/as needed.
• Uses shovels, cutters, scaling bars, and other hand tools proficiently as part of the mining process
• Ability to identify, maintain and (if applicable) repair minor/general maintenance on underground equipment.
• Perform all other duties as cross-trained and requested.
• Attend meetings as required or directed.
• Perform all applicable required paperwork and workplace documentation as required by the company.

Required

Qualifications & Skills:

• Ability to work safe and promote safe behavior in others.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating underground mining equipment.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset – being respectful, reliable, and easy to work with is just as important as technical skills.
• Willingness to assist others, adapt to changing conditions, and proactively solve problems in a dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Excellent safety, attendance, and work records.
• Able to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Able to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to manipulate objects and controls.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to climb ladders, work at heights, work in all weather conditions.
• Able to move/carry objects up to 50 lbs.
• Able to wear appropriate and required underground Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Sets high standards for self and others, builds trust, and takes accountability.
• Preference given to Alaska residents.

Physical Demands:

This position requires the ability to safely perform work in a mining environment, including, but not limited to:

• Working outdoors in a range of environmental conditions, including rain, snow, ice, wind, cold temperatures, and periods of limited daylight.
• Frequent standing and walking on uneven surfaces on surface and underground.
• Climbing stairs, ladders, and escape ways.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds often and up to 100 pounds on occasion, pushing and pulling equipment or materials up to 50-100 pounds, bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
• Employees must be able to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection when applicable, work in varying environmental conditions, and participate in emergency response and evacuation procedures.

Mine Site Information:

The Kensington Mine is located within the historic Berners Bay Mining District, a region with deep mining roots that date back over a century. The mine…