Construction Miner - Alamos Shaft

Project: Alamos Shaft Sinking & Headwork - Dubreuilville, ON
Rotation: 14 days on, 14 days off
Shift Length: 12 hours
Salary Range: $130,000 - 180,00, annum, range is variable and dependent on overtime worked and production bonus paid
Travel: Kilometers paid
Accommodation: 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 check

Job Description:

The primary role of the Construction Miner is to perform such work as shotcreeting, building refuge stations, crusher stations, muck bins, conveyor installation, timber and concrete work, sump installations, the installation of vent tubing (air, water and pumping lines), other construction work and maintenance jobs as required.

General:

• Inspect existing underground headings
• Knowledge of construction methods in the mining environment 
• Scale loose rocks and install ground support to stabilize rock mass and ensure overall safety in the workplace 
• Operate, pneumatic hand-held drills and various other construction tools
• Operate hand-held drills such as jacklegs and stopers
• Use of rubber-tired underground mobile equipment such as LHD (Load-Haul-Dump) units, scissor trucks, Boom trucks, shotcrete sprayers and other support vehicles
• Follow established regulatory, company, and client rules and regulations
• The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

 
Health and Safety: 

• 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

Education: 

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Work Experience

• 2 years’ experience in a related construction role 

 Knowledge Required:

• Ability to multitask and work effectively 
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
• Basic Knowledge of the mining industry
• Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in a team environment
• Ability to read, review and understand Standard Work Procedures, safety programs and applicable mine regulations
• Basic understanding and ability to read civil prints and or construction prints
• Must have the ability to adapt to change
• Respectful of cultural differences