Jumbo Operator - Canadian Royalties Inc.

Project: Canadian Royalties
Location: Northern Quebec (100km south of Deception Bay, 1800km north of Montreal Canada) 
Rotation: 14 days on, 14 days off 
Shifts: 12 hours 
Travel : Flights to and from Val d'Or, Montreal, Quebec City, Nunavik and La Grande Rivière
Accommodation: Remote site - camp 
Benefits: Redpath offers comprehensive benefits including, but not limited to, health, dental and vision care, life insurance, pension plan and employee assistance program.

Pre-employment requirements: Valid driver's license, General Explosives Permit, drug test, DEP in mineral extraction, FMTM (Formation Modulaire du Québec) or equivalent (Ontario Underground Hard Rock Mining Common Core)

Job Summary:

The primary role of a Jumbo Operator is to set up and operate a single or multiple boom jumbo, to drill and blast in a safe manner.

General:

• Visually inspect and wash down the working area, checking for misfires 
• 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.
• 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. 
• Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner
• Must be able to follow proper procedure to ensure safety and to control equipment damage 
• 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.

Work Experience:

• 3 years or more experience with Jumbo 
• 1 year of experience on a scoop
• 1 year of experience installing services
• 1 year of experience loading and blasting rounds.

Knowledge Required 

• 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