Underground Miner - Utility Crew

The role

The Underground Miner - Utility Crew reports to the Underground Shift Supervisor, and the primary role is to safely and efficiently operate underground equipment and perform various mining tasks.

• Installation of services (utilities) and ventilation to all development and production headings.
• Installation of various underground infrastructure such as paste walls, paste pipe, vent doors, fan bulkheads etc.
• Hanging of secondary ventilation fans.
• Installation of cable bolts.
• Monitoring and controlling paste pours.
• Fabrication of pipe.
• Installation and monitoring of mine dewatering.
• General labouring as required.
• Liaising before shift with Shift Supervisor and the previous shift crew to obtain all the information necessary about the work areas.
• Ensuring that all tools and equipment are serviceable and safe.
• Communicate clearly and effectively on two-way radio.
• Assist with fault finding and preventative maintenance.
• Assessing and monitoring of ground conditions.
• Ensure all safety related activities are undertaken in accordance with Company policy and MSHA requirements including Hazard IDs, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide leadership and training to new team members.
• Current Driver’s License.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
• Pass a background check and post offer physical and drug screening.

Desired Experience & Competencies

• Two years' experience in underground hard rock mining techniques with a minimum of one year working with utilities.
• Experience operating underground mining equipment such as Trucks, Light Vehicles, Charge Wagon, Loaders, Tele-remote equipment, Integrated Tool Carrier, Skid Steer, Zoom Boom, Grader, Long Hole Drill, Jumbo Drill.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Good communication skills, including ability to read and speak English.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Basic computer literacy.

Details

• Working a 28 day on, 14 day off rotating schedule of days and nights up to 11.5 hours per shift or more at a remote campsite.
• Extreme conditions, including but not limited to severe weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.
• Camp facilities provide dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms.
• Dormitory rooms have a great Wi-Fi & cable TV.
• Cell service is available through Wi-Fi calling.
• The Company provides a bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.