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Mine Operator 1 – Diller / Blaster

By Vale

Job Number: 750055
Category: Trades - Other
Location: Voisey's Bay Mine Site, Newfoundland and Labrador
Posted Date: Sep 21, 2015


Who We Are
 
Vale is a pioneering mining company that works with passion to discover and transform resources into the ingredients essential to people's daily lives. We are the world’s largest producer of nickel and iron ore, and a leading producer of copper, cobalt and precious metals. Headquartered in Brazil, Vale is a truly global company, operating on five continents.
 
In Canada, Vale’s primary business is nickel. In Newfoundland and Labrador, we currently operate an open pit mine and concentrator at Voisey’s Bay and a nickel processing plant at Long Harbour. These operations are part of Vale’s Base Metals business and are supported by the corporate office in Toronto, Ontario and offices in Happy Valley-Goose Bay and St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
 
Our Newfoundland and Labrador Operations is currently seeking a:

 
MINE OPERATOR 1 – DRILLER/BLASTER
 
The Opportunity: 
The primary role of this position is to participate in drilling and blasting activities within the open pit mine.
 
The Voisey’s Bay mine site is located in northern Labrador and is a fly in/fly out operation, working shift work, days/nights, on a 2 week in/2 week out rotation.
 
Accountabilities:
• Follow engineered blast designs and make all relevant field records required;
• Work with Engineering to blast in an efficient and economical manner;
• Assisting in drilling procedures;
• Operate wheel loaders to stem drill holes;
• Complete and maintain equipment log sheets and reports;
• Work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers;
• Assist in maintenance activities around the pit including moving and installing dewatering pumps, installing and moving pipelines and bit sharpening;
• Comply with work safety policies and safety regulations such as OH&S, Natural Gas regulations, weights and dimensions, carriage of goods, Highway Traffic Act, and WHMIS.
 
Education:
• Completed a Level III Provincial Certification in the Driller/Blaster Occupation.
 
Experience:
• Certified as a Level III Driller/Blaster;
• Completion of a Level II Provincial theory exam;
• 1000 hours of practical blasting experience comprising of at least 60 blasts; 
• Demonstrating 10 electrical detonation, 10 non-electrical detontation blasts and 15 close quarter blasts (within 10m/35ft of a building). 
• Minimum of 6 months of operating experience in an industrial mine setting;
• Hold or be able to obtain a valid site driver’s license.
 
Knowledge and Skills:
• Demonstrate concern for Safety, Health and Environment.
• Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
• Demonstrate initiative and follow instructions.
 
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application online at www.valejobs.ca or by forwarding their application to their Vale Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.

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