Jumbo Operator

Job description:

The Opportunity:  Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. has new exciting opportunities for an experienced Jumbo Operator at the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia.  Working a FIFO rotation on an even time roster.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Jumbo Operator is responsible for providing efficient high-speed development using a multi-boom jumbo following specific drill/blast designed patterns while meeting safety standards, targets and deadlines to maximize productivity and profitability.

Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Follow survey plans to determine location, spacing, depth and angle of holes
• Assess ground conditions at the work area, sounding, scaling and washing-down face
• Work as part of a team with engineers, geologists, surveyors, operations and maintenance
• Boring of development rounds to desired profile and in accordance with the mine’s safety act and regulations
• Installation of ground support in accordance with ground control management plan
• Ensure that work quality is high and that all controls are used and adhered to
• Ensure that equipment is used in accordance with training provided
• Ensure that the equipment used is always maintained in good operating condition
• Document reports detailing work performed, problems diagnosed, prechecks on all equipment and machinery used in the day and all other required shift paperwork
• Immediately report problems/failures that may impact the team, or the company, to your Shift Supervisor
• Maintain and demonstrate a professional and courteous relationship with employees, subcontractors, the client and all other personnel
• Practice good general housekeeping in the work area and equipment
• Maintain a valid Driver’s License; manual transmission experiences an asset
• Understand and comply with all PPE requirements in work areas
• Demonstrate commitment to all mine site safety rules, procedures and regulations, while ensuring the safety of others
• Assist with other aspects of the operation such as mine services and mucking, when required
• Other duties may be assigned by your supervisor, as required

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency
• Preferred; 10-15 years’ experience in underground hard rock mining
• Demonstrated experience in a Jumbo Operator role, preference to those currently operating in a frontline operator capacity
• Competent in bolt, mesh and boring with a twin boom split feed jumbo
• The ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, cross-cultural environment with high degree of professionalism and self-motivation is essential
• Proven ability to recognize and follow verbal and written instructions
• Able to effectively prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are met

Work Conditions

• Ability to do shift camp work on a rotational basis (dayshift/nightshift), on an even time roster with a  minimum of 12-hour days, working statutory holidays as they fall within the rotation 
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to communicate, sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, push/pull, manipulate objects and work in awkward positions
• Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required
• Extreme weather conditions
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate to high

What we offer:  Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. can offer you a role where you will be challenged and valued for your skills and experience. You will also have the opportunity to develop and grow your career in a company with worldwide exposure.

We offer competitive wages, no-wait extended health and dental benefits, charter travel from various hubs, camp accommodations and meals. We also offer a matching RRSP program after a 3-month waiting period. The rate for this position is $122.00 per hour.