Jumbo Bolter Operator - Bear - Red Lake

Position: Jumbo Bolter Operator - Great Bear - Red Lake, ON
Job Description
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? Expand your skills and discover your potential with Redpath Canada Limited.

Job Summary
Redpath Canada Limited is looking for operators with extensive experience at drilling, scaling, meshing and bolting rounds using jumbos equipped with twin telescopic slides.

Job Details

Location:

Red Lake, ON - Canada

Rotation:  14 days on 14 days off

Shift Length:  12 hours workers

Salary Range:  $134,000 - $184,000/annum, range is variable and dependent on overtime worked and production bonus paid

Accommodation:  Will be provided based on location - Camp setting

Travel:  Will be provided based on location - FIFO

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

Responsibilities

Visually inspect and wash down the working area, checking for misfires

Assess ground conditions at the face and implement ground control according to site requirements

The ability to read and understand the ground support management plan and carry a copy of the current heading ground support plan into the heading.

Proficient in the installation of mesh and bolts using the twin boom split feed jumbo to site standards which ensures correct mesh overlap, bolt spacing etc.

Mentor the offsider and train to ensure safe behaviour and always works under supported ground.

Always isolate booms when offsider is in front of the jacks.

Conduct face prep prior to drilling rounds

Ability to read and follow survey memos, mark up offsets line and grade.

Ability to read and follow engineered drill profiles (Approved site standards)

Perform minor repairs, such as changing shanks, couplings and hoses.

Complete daily checklists/pre-starts on equipment and submit written and verbal reports to supervisor.

Maintain working area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

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

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

Required Specialty Modules: U0089 (or other provincial equivalent)

Work Experience

3 years or more experience with Jumbo Bolting

1 year of experience on a scoop

1 year of experience installing services

1 year of experience loading and blasting rounds.

Knowledge Required

Demonstrated ability to read mine plans and specifications for underground mining.

Demonstrate how to turn corners using offsets

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
In 1962, Jim Redpath’s vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raise boring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine…