Jumbo Bolter Operator
Redpath Mining Contractors and Engineers
- Canada
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
Rotation: 14 days on, 14 days off
Shift Length:12 hours
Travel: Flight from airport closest to point of hire to Thunder Bay - Chartered flight to site
Accommodation: Remote Camp setting
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 checkJob SummaryRedpath Canada Limited is looking for operators with extensive experience at drilling, scaling, meshing and bolting rounds using jumbos equipped with twin telescopic slides.Responsibilities:General:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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)
- 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.
- 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