Wahgoshig Resources / Black Diamond Drilling

Jumbo Operator

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 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.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
 
  • Visually inspect, sound, scale and wash down work area, check for bootlegs and missholes, flags lifters, adds or repairs vent tubing.
  • Assess ground conditions at the face and implement ground control according to site requirements
  • Extend grade and center line, mark face for drilling and circle bootlegs, maintain hanging wall and foot wall control in junction with geologist.
  • Capable of jackleg and/or stopper drilling as needed.
  • Determine location, spacing, depth and inclination of holes.
  • Perform minor repairs, such as changing striker bars, couplings, water tubes and hose clamps.
  • Complete daily logbooks on equipment and submit written and verbal reports to supervisor.
  • Load, prime, time, connect and test blasting circuit.
  • Place guards at all entrances to the blast, blast according to project standards and remove guards after blasting.
  • Maintain working area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
  • 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)
  • Required specialty (U0089)
  • 5 years or more experience with Jumbo Drill machine in mining field
  • Valid C or F classification Driver license an asset
  • Demonstrated ability to read mine plans and specifications for underground mining.
  • Ability to multi task and work effectively
  • Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
 
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.