Miner
About The Position
The primary role of Miner is to inspect existing underground headings, scale loose rocks, install ground support to stabilize rock mass, drill, blast, operate mining machinery, construct tunnels, passageways and shafts to facilitate mining operations safely. The tasks may involve the operation of scaling bars, pneumatic hand-held drills, use of rubber-tired underground mobile equipment such as LHD (Load-Haul-Dump) units, mechanized bolters, scissor trucks, shotcrete sprayers and other support vehicles in a confined environment. In 1962, Jim Redpath’s vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath’s employees are the heart of the company’s success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish. Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Inspect existing underground headings
- Scale loose rocks
- Install ground support to stabilize rock mass
- Drill
- Blast
- Operate mining machinery
- Construct tunnels, passageways and shafts to facilitate mining operations safely
- Operate scaling bars
- Operate pneumatic hand-held drills
- Use of rubber-tired underground mobile equipment such as LHD (Load-Haul-Dump) units
- Operate mechanized bolters
- Operate scissor trucks
- Operate shotcrete sprayers and other support vehicles in a confined environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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