Construction Miner

Location: Round Mountain

Job Description

The Construction Miner will provide a range of underground construction services. The Construction Miner will build, install, maintain, and repair the structures and fixtures that are critical for the operation of mines. Tasks include, but are not limited to, the setup of surface construction trailers, mobile equipment shop, the construction of the underground de-watering system, ventilation doors, refuge stations, shotcreting, grouting, concrete work.

building refuge stations, crusher stations, muck bins, conveyor installation, and sump installations, vent tubing (air, water, and pumping lines) installation and maintenance, and other construction work and maintenance jobs as required

Responsibilities

1. Build general mine infrastructure (refuges, ESS, storages, mags, ventilation door, shops etc....).
2. Inspect existing underground headings.
3. Scale loose rocks and if required have the ability to recognize and recommend to the mine department that
they re-evaluate the area for ground conditions to ensure overall safety in specific work area.
4. Construct, erect, install, maintain and repair structures and fixtures made of wood, wood substitutes,
lightweight steels and other materials such as plastic, fiberglass and drywall; may build tunnel bracing,
brattices and underground escapeways.
5. Perform construction work including preparing and pouring concrete floors pouring concrete and
structural steel installation.
6. Install and maintain mine services (air, water, and pumping).
7. Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems.
8. Stand sets and hang beams.
9. Operate Grout pump, Shot Crete Machine, Welder, Scoop, Scissor lift, forklift, skid steer, backhoe, Grader, front end loader, haul truck, transmixer, etc.
10. Install and grout cables.
11. Apply shotcrete (wet).
12. Install/build ventilation control walls.
13. Install fans and ventilation ducts.
14. Install bumper blocks.
15. Install/build pumping installation (dams, stationary pumping stations, weirs etc....).
16. Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements.
17. Load, move, sort and pile materials and supplies.
18. Understands how to and can install ground support.
19. Prepare layouts that comply with building codes and all related safety requirements.
20. Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join various materials.
21. Assist with mechanical/electrical work.
22. Ability to safely operate and move various mine equipment for servicing.
23. Understand work permits, hot works, confined space, fall protection, equipment isolation, and standards
and procedures.
24. Responsible to keep work areas safe and free of hazards. Performs Field Level Risk Assessments.
25. Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe
and efficient manner.
26. Comply with daily, weekly and monthly safety directives, policies, and procedures.
27. Maintain confidentiality with respect to Redpath and client information.
28. Complies with and ensure compliance with Redpath's Policies and Procedures as detailed in the
appropriate manuals, handbooks, directives, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
29. Able to work in excess of 40 hours a week, overtime, day and nights, weekends, holidays and shift rotations.
30. Compliance with Redpath Core Competencies is an essential duty and responsibility.
31. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned
and are not necessarily all inclusive.
32. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist other job functions as required.

Qualifications

Education:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Formal Carpentry/Construction education/training would be an asset.

Work Experience:

1. A minimum of 3 years construction experience in mining operations.
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently.
3. Computer proficiency and ability to use computer assisted design programs.
4. Strong experience in construction/carpentry, concrete, welding work.
5. Exhibit high attention to detail…