Wahgoshig Resources / Black Diamond Drilling

Miner

By Wahgoshig Resources / Black Diamond Drilling

Dead Line: May 6, 2022

Project: Holloway Development
Location: Matheson, Ontario
Rotation: 14 days in – 14 days out
Shift Length: 10 hours
Accommodation: Will be subsidized
Compensation: Redpath Limited offers comprehensive benefits
 
All interested parties can apply to Redpath Limited web site at:
 
http://www.redpathmining.com/careers/
http://www.wahgoshigblackdiamond.com/
 
Pre-employment requirement
 
  • Drug test
 
Scope of work:
 
Redpath Black Diamond will be the primary contractor on an underground mine development project located in Matheson, Ontario. The planned development will consist of waste and ore development in the Smoke Zone and Middle Zone consisting of approximately 1590 meters of development of different sizes.
 
Job Summary:
 
Under the supervision of the Lead Miner and/or Shift Supervisor, the primary role of Miner is to inspect existing underground headings, scale loose rocks and install ground support to stabilize rock mass and ensure safety. The tasks may involve the operation of scaling bars, pneumatic hand-held drills, use of rubber-tired underground mobile equipment such as LHD (Load-HaulDump) units, mechanized bolters, scissor trucks, shotcrete sprayers and other support vehicles in a confined environment.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
 
  • Identify unsafe conditions in underground headings
  • Drill holes using hand-held pneumatic drills or drill-boom mounted on bolter
  • Insert rock bolt following approved method of installation
  • Install other ground support components as required such as welded wire mesh and shotcrete
  • Install or fix existing mine services such as vent tubing and pipes using various lifting equipment such as scissor trucks chain blocks and hand tools
  • Follow directives from shift supervisors to coordinate day to day ground control requirements
  • Assess all excavations and install ground support in development or reconditioned areas as per plan and section as the development progresses
  • Keep track of all advances and communicate to supervisors and cross shifts footages and volumes
  • Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner
  • Must be able to follow proper procedure to ensure safety and to control equipment damage
  • The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive
 
Required Skills and Qualifications:
 
  • Ontario Hard Rock Underground Common Core – Full Basic (or other provincial equivalent) (required)
  • 3 years or more experience bolting with a jackleg and stoper
  • Ability to multi task and work effectively
  • Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
  • Good communication skills
  • Having the authority and responsibility to maintain a safe and efficient working environment 
  • Following Company health and safety standards and reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to Supervisor
  • Valid Ontario Mine Rescue is an asset
 
Health and Safety:
 
  • Having the authority and responsibility to maintain a safe and efficient working environment
  • Following Company health and safety standards and reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to Supervisor
  • Responsible for the use and maintenance of all safety equipment, i.e. Lanyards, warning signs and labeling, according to company rules and applicable legislation.
  • Responsible to ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment.
  • Must have knowledge of the WHMIS legislation and know how to effectively use an MSDS sheet.
 

July 16, 2020
Inside this issue
Truck Driver

Under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor, the primary role of the Truck Driver is to haul and dump broken ore and waste from development or production headings.

Shift Boss

Under the supervision of the Superintendent, the primary role of the Shift Supervisor is to coordinate the daily activities of the mine development according to plan and is completed to standards.

Miner

Under the supervision of the Lead Miner and/or Shift Supervisor, the primary role of Miner is to inspect existing underground headings, scale loose rocks and install ground support to stabilize rock mass and ensure safety. 

Mechanic

Under the supervision of the Lead Mechanic, the primary role of the Mechanic is to perform preventive maintenance and repairs to diesel, electrical, hydraulic and air operated equipment.

Lead Mechanic

Under the supervision of the Mechanical Supervisor and/or Underground Superintendent, the primary role of the Lead Mechanic is to perform preventive maintenance and repairs to diesel, electrical, hydraulic and air operated equipment.

Lead Electrician

Under the supervision of Superintendent, the primary role of the lead electrician is to install, wire, maintain & perform preventive maintenance and repairs to electric equipment in surface and underground areas.

Jumbo Operator

Under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor, the primary role of a Jumbo Operator is to set up and operate a two-boom Sandvik jumbo to drill and blast in a safe manner.

Cage Tender

Under the supervision of the Superintendent/ Shift Supervisor, the primary role of a Cage Tender is operate mineshaft conveyances which may include skips and/or cages and other devices that are used to move workers and material within the mine shaft safely.