Longhole Driller

Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities.

Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines.  A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.

Title:  Longhole Driller
ID:  611

Location Chapleau

Schedule 7x7

Pay Rate55.49

Dimensions

The Longhole Driller reports to the Underground Supervisor at the Borden site to ensure the underground mine operates according to company, federal, provincial and municipal standards.

Purpose

Operate mechanized longhole drill to production holes for mining stopes between levels. The longhole driller will have the ability to prepare their workplace headings to standard.

Safety & Sustainability Expectations

• Is responsible for their health and safety as well as others


• Will correct or report unsafe practices or conditions.


• Maintains a safe and healthy place to work.


• Make suggestions to improve any aspect of safety and will correct issues wherever possible.


• Will understand and follow company policies and procedures


• Learns and follows the safety rules and procedures for safe performance of the job.

Essential Job Duties

• Must be able to operate mechanized longhole drill


• Ability to be trained on tele-op longhole drilling from surface in between shifts


• Must be able to setup and install casing for down holes


• Must be able to read, understand and follow prints


• Must be able to setup the workplace in a safe and productive fashion


• Other work as assigned by supervisor

Education, Training & Experience

• High School Diploma


• Basic Underground Common Core (U0000, U0001, U0002 and U0012)
  
  
  
  • U0004 Drill Rock
  
  
  • U0006 Blast Rock
  
  
  • U0011 Extend Services
  
  
  • U0013 Operate Lifting Mechanism(s)
  
  
  • U0014 Forklift Operation
  
  
  • U0024 Operate Utility Vehicle
  
  
  • U0028 Operate Scissor Lift
  
  
  • U0080 Install and Maintain Underground Pipe System
  
  
  • U0082 Install and Maintain Underground Ventilation Equipment
  
  
  • U0090 Operate Mechanized Long Hole Drill
  
  
  
  


• Fall arrest training


• Lifting Mechanisms


• Minimum of seven (7) years mining experience.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;


• Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and


• Discretionary Site Bonus Program;

Additional Information:
This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery Silver.
We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.