Bolt/Bore Operator

The Redpath Group•Superior, AZ

12d

About The Position

The Bolt/Bore Operator sets up and operates single- or multiple-boom jumbo equipment to bolt, drill, and blast safely. The role supports underground hard-rock mining and lateral development, including installing ground support, preparing and loading explosives, assisting with mucking and shotcreting, installing utilities, and supporting shaft mine operations. The operator follows company and mine safety procedures, documents inspections and work activities, and keeps work areas safe and free of hazards. The position requires extensive underground experience, including jumbo operation for bolting and drilling, as well as experience with explosives, scoop operation, and service installation. The operator must be able to work independently and as part of a team, communicate effectively, and work rotating shifts, days or nights, overtime, weekends, and holidays. A high school diploma, GED, or higher education is required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, and/or higher education.
Proven experience in underground hard-rock mining and operating jumbo or bolting equipment.
15 years of underground experience.
10 years of experience operating jumbo machines for bolting and drilling.
2 years of experience handling and loading explosives.
2 years of scoop experience.
1 year of experience installing services.
Previous quality experience.
Knowledge of the underground mining environment and applicable mine regulations for construction in mining.
Ability to safely use and handle a variety of tools, equipment, and materials and demonstrate their proper use and safe handling.
Ability to work effectively as part of a project planning team, as well as independently and collaboratively.
Excellent verbal and written interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
High level of attention to detail, neatness, and accuracy.
Ability to pass a background clearance check, drug screening, and physical examination.
Ability to pass the ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms) employee possessor form requirements and handle explosives.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, prepare written reports and correspondence, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
Current state driver’s license and acceptable driving record if required to operate a company vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience operating Sandvik 321, 420, 421, or 422 jumbo machines.

Responsibilities

Travel to the work area through tunnels and/or vertical shafts.
Ensure the work heading has been adequately washed down before starting work.
Visually inspect the work area and report conditions that do not meet standards to the immediate supervisor.
Conduct site inspections and document them on the 5-point card.
Conduct equipment pre-start inspections and complete checklists.
Ensure face preparation is complete before operating the jumbo at the face.
Read and understand bolting and drilling plans and keep a copy on the jumbo.
Use survey instruments to mark up the face to standard, including bootleg, face and backsite markup, and extending line and grade.
Safely operate a jumbo for bolting and drilling according to company standards.
Drill to standard and maintain the profile without exceeding overbreak tolerances.
Hang mesh and install ground support to engineering plans, including split sets, Swellex, and resin bolts using resin tube inserters or pumpable resin with the jumbo.
Drill horizontal or vertical probe holes for geology, hydrology, or geotechnical purposes.
Document work activities, including drill performance, installed materials, and timekeeping.
Prepare and load explosives into the drilled face.
Support other aspects of the lateral development cycle, including mucking, shotcreting, and installing utilities.
Support shaft mine operations, including slinging equipment and materials.
Follow proper procedures to ensure safety and prevent equipment damage.
Meet company requirements for use of company vehicles, including holding a current state driver’s license and maintaining an acceptable driving record, if required to operate a company vehicle.
Keep work areas safe and free of hazards and perform Field Level Risk Assessments.
Understand and follow written and verbal instructions to perform duties safely and efficiently.
Comply with daily, weekly, and monthly safety directives, policies, and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of Redpath and client information.
Comply with and support compliance with Redpath policies and procedures, manuals, handbooks, directives, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Work more than 40 hours per week as needed, including overtime, days, nights, weekends, holidays, and shift rotations.
Comply with Redpath Core Competencies.
Assist other job functions as required.
Multitask and work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.