Bolt/Bore Operator

Redpath Mining Contractors and Engineers•Superior, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary role of a Jumbo Bolter Specialist is to set up and operate a single or multiple boom jumbo, to bolt, drill, and blast in a safe manner. This position involves traveling to work areas via tunnels and vertical shafts, ensuring work areas are prepared, and conducting equipment inspections. The operator will read and understand bolting and drilling plans, operate survey instruments, and drill to standard while maintaining profiles. Responsibilities include hanging mesh, installing ground support, drilling probe holes, documenting work activities, and preparing/loading explosives. The role also supports other aspects of the lateral development cycle, such as mucking, shotcreting, and installing utilities, as well as shaft mine operations. Safety procedures, equipment damage control, and maintaining safe work areas are paramount. The position requires the ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions, comply with safety directives, and maintain confidentiality. The role may require working in excess of 40 hours per week, including overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, and shift rotations. Compliance with Redpath Core Competencies is an essential duty. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

High School, GED, and/or higher education.
Proven experience in underground hard rock mining and operating jumbos or bolting equipment.
15 years underground experience.
10 years experience operating Jumbo machines in bolting and drilling.
2-year experience in explosive handling and loading rounds.
2-year scoop experience.
1-year experience in the installation of services.
Ability to multitask and work effectively.
Ability to safely use and handle a variety of tools, equipment, and materials.
Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently.
Ability to work as part of a project planning team.
Previous quality experience is required.
Must be able to demonstrate proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment and materials.
Knowledge of the mining industry underground environment.
Knowledge of applicable mine regulations pertaining to construction in mining.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
High level of attention to detail, neatness, and accuracy.
Ability to pass background clearance check, drug screening and physical.
Ability to pass ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms) employee possessor form and handle explosives.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to prepare written reports and correspondence.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
High level of attention to detail, neatness and accuracy.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience on Sandvik 321, 420, 421 or 422

Responsibilities

Travel to work area via tunnel and or vertical shafts.
Ensure the work heading has been adequately washed down prior to starting work.
Visually inspect, and report anything that is not to standard to your immediate Supervisor.
Conduct site inspection and document on the 5-point card.
Conduct equipment pre-start inspections/checklists.
Ensure face prep is completed prior to operating the jumbo at the face.
Read and understand the bolting and drilling plans and always have a copy on the Jumbo.
Operate various survey instruments to mark up the face to standard which includes marking of bootleg, face markup, backsite markup, extending line and grade.
Operate a Jumbo in both Bolting and Drilling in a safe manner and to company standards.
Drill to standard and maintain a profile without exceeding overbreak tolerances.
Hang mesh and install a variety of ground support to engineering plans, including (but not limited to), split sets, swellex, and resin bolts using either resin tube inserters or pumpable resin with the Jumbo.
Drilling horizontal or vertical probe holes for geology, hydrology or geotechnical purposes.
Document all work activities such as actual drill performance, materials installed and time keeping of activities.
Preparation and loading of explosives into the drilled face.
Support all other aspects of lateral development cycle including mucking, shotcreting & installing utilities.
Support shaft mine operations including slinging equipment & materials.
Follow proper procedure to ensure safety and to control equipment damage.
If required to operate a company vehicle during the course of employment, must meet the requirements to be an eligible user of company vehicles. Must possess a current State Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
Keep work areas safe and free of hazards. Performs Field Level Risk Assessments.
Comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner.
Comply with daily, weekly and monthly safety directives, policies, and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality with respect to Redpath and client information.
Comply with and ensure compliance with Redpath’s Policies and Procedures as detailed in the appropriate manuals, handbooks, directives, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Able to work in excess of 40 hours a week, overtime, day and nights, weekends, holidays and shift rotations.
Compliance with Redpath Core Competencies is an essential duty and responsibility.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.