Bolter, Miner 2
- Dobie, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience operating bolting equipment in an underground mining environment;
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?
At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.
About Our Operation
Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.
Want to learn more about the Upper Beaver Gold Project? Click here!
Your Next Challenge
Reporting to the Mine Supervisor, you will be part of Mine Operations Department. You will be responsible for installing ground support in underground mining operations to ensure the safety and stability of the mine. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.
At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.
About Our Operation
Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.
Want to learn more about the Upper Beaver Gold Project? Click here!
Your Next Challenge
Reporting to the Mine Supervisor, you will be part of Mine Operations Department. You will be responsible for installing ground support in underground mining operations to ensure the safety and stability of the mine. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.
- Operate underground bolting equipment to install rock bolts, mesh, and other ground support systems to stabilize underground excavations;
- Conduct routine inspections and maintenance on bolting equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations;
- Perform bolting duties according to mine plans and engineering specifications;
- Adhere to all safety procedures and company policies to maintain a safe work environment;
- Collaborate with the underground team to ensure that all bolting activities are completed on schedule and within operational standards;
- Maintain accurate records of bolting activities, equipment usage, and maintenance logs;
- Monitor ground conditions and report any concerns to supervisors or engineers;
- Identify unsafe conditions in underground headings and report to supervision;
- Assess all excavations and install ground support in development or reconditioned areas as per plan and section as the development progresses;
- Install or fix existing mine services such as vent tubing and pipes using various lifting equipment such as scissor trucks chain blocks and hand tools;
- Install ground support following approved method of installation;
- Load rounds using emulsion loading unit or packaged explosives;
- Mucking development rounds and loading trucks.
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience operating bolting equipment in an underground mining environment;
- Knowledge of ground support systems and their role in ensuring tunnel stability;
- Ability to read and interpret mine plans and bolting specifications;
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards;
- Good physical condition, with the ability to work in confined underground spaces;
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills;
- Basic UG Hard Rock Common Core;
- Ability to work in a safe and productive manner and to safely direct the activities of less skilled employees;
- Employees must have a working knowledge and skills in Development Mining;
- Shotcrete/concrete/construction experience would be considered an asset;
- Experience operating scooptrams, scissorlifts, and other underground equipment;
- Experience operating MacLean bolters in an underground mining environment;
- Proven experience working from a scissor deck to install and extend underground services;
- Experience with emulsion loading and underground blasting support activities;
- Ability to lift and physically handle material up to 50lbs;
- Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint
- Schedule: 7 days of work, followed by 7 days off at our Upper Beaver Gold Project in Dobie, ON.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate underground bolting equipment and install rock bolts, mesh, and other ground support according to mine plans and approved methods. Inspect and maintain equipment, monitor and report ground conditions and hazards, support mine services and blasting activities, and keep accurate operational records.
Requirements
Candidates need 3–5 years of underground bolting experience, knowledge of ground support systems, the ability to interpret mine plans, and Basic Underground Hard Rock Common Core. The role also requires strong safety practices, physical ability to handle materials up to 50 pounds, and teamwork; experience with MacLean bolters, underground equipment, and emulsion loading is an asset.
Skills
- Underground Bolting Equipment Operation
- Ground Support Installation
- Rock Bolting
- Ground Condition Monitoring
- Mine Plan Interpretation
- Equipment Inspection And Maintenance
- Development Mining
- Underground Hard Rock Common Core
- Mine Services Installation
- Emulsion Loading
- Underground Blasting Support
- Scooptram Operation
- Scissorlift Operation
- Safety Compliance
- Teamwork And Communication
- Microsoft Office
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- Trades
- Construction
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Underground Mining
- Bolter
- Ground Support Systems
- Rock Bolts
- Mesh
- Mine Plans
- Bolting Specifications
- Underground Hard Rock Common Core
- Development Mining
- MacLean Bolters
- Scooptrams
- Scissorlifts
- Scissor Deck
- Ventilation Tubing
- Mine Services
- Emulsion Loading
- Packaged Explosives
- Underground Blasting
- Mucking
- Mine Trucks
- Shotcrete
- Concrete Construction
- Equipment Maintenance
- Ground Condition Monitoring
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint