Experienced Underground Miner

About the role

The Underground Miner position at Coeur Alaska’s Kensington mine reports to the Mine Supervisor. The schedule involves 14 days on-site at the mine, approximately 45 miles north of Juneau, accessible only via company transportation, followed by 14 days off.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and inspect equipment prior to operation.
• Thoroughly pre-shift equipment - check all fluids, fuel, engine oil, hydraulic oil etc., tires, steering, brakes etc. for all Mine equipment including; drills, bolters, man-lifts, muckers, haul trucks, and all other applicable mobile equipment.
• Maintain safe working area through effective methods of work area inspections and safe work practices; inspection, mechanical & hand scaling, work area clean-up, etc.
• Work with/or as Blaster (if licensed) to load and blast UG faces.
• Utilize in-house drilling equipment to drill planned and directed shot patterns.
• Able to operate multiple pieces of powered mining equipment such as rock drills, bolters, loaders, haulers, scalers, pumps, etc. safely and effectively.
• Maintain berms and scale mine workings and high-walls to maintain acceptable ground control throughout mine to ensure safe access.
• Examine materials, or products visually or with hands, in order to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Clean, adjust and maintain equipment, using hand tools if/as needed.
• Uses shovels, cutters, scaling bars, and other hand tools proficiently as part of the mining process.
• Perform all other duties as cross-trained and requested.
• Attend meetings as required or directed.
• Perform all applicable required paperwork and workplace documentation as required by the company.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to work safe and promote safe behavior in others.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating underground mining equipment.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset – being respectful, reliable, and easy to work with is just as important as technical skills.
• Willingness to assist others, adapt to changing conditions, and proactively solve problems in a dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Excellent safety, attendance, and work records.
• Able to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Able to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to manipulate objects and controls.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to climb ladders, work at heights, work in all weather conditions.
• Able to move/carry objects up to 50 lbs.
• Able to wear appropriate and required underground Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Sets high standards for self and others, builds trust, and takes accountability.
• Preference given to Alaska residents.