Miner

Redpath Mining Contractors and Engineers•South Jordan, UT

About The Position

The Miner performs underground mining work to safely extract ore and construct tunnels, passageways, and shafts. Duties include inspecting underground headings, identifying hazards, scaling loose rock, drilling and blasting, installing rock bolts and other ground support, operating mining equipment, and maintaining mine services and machinery. The role may involve operating a range of mobile equipment in confined underground environments and supporting mining operations at surface or underground locations. The Miner works in varied and changing conditions, including confined spaces and remote locations, and may work independently or near operating equipment. The position requires physical exertion, sustained alertness, compliance with company and client safety procedures, and the ability to work overtime, day or night shifts, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts. The Miner may also assist with other job functions and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is typically required for underground miners.
Two to three years of experience in underground mining operations.
Experience working with mining-related mobile heavy equipment and tools.
Demonstrated proper and safe use of tools, equipment, and materials.
Knowledge of the underground mining environment and mining industry.
Ability to read and understand engineering prints for civil work, structural work, and rock excavation work.
Knowledge and understanding of mine regulations pertaining to construction in mining.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills, both verbal and written.
High level of attention to detail, neatness, and accuracy.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including in a team environment with minimal supervision.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and prepare written reports and correspondence.
Ability to pass a background clearance check, drug screening, and physical.
Knowledge of OSHA and MSHA legislation and effective use of Safety Data Sheets; site-required MSHA Certification.
Ability to work more than 40 hours per week, including overtime, days, nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
If required to operate a company vehicle, current State Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including walking and standing for extended periods, lifting, kneeling, climbing, pulling, pushing, stooping, grasping, repetitive movement, and working overhead.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators when tasks require them.
Ability to work in confined spaces, around moving equipment, and in changing surface and underground conditions.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education, such as a two-year associate degree in mining technology or a similar field, is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-start and post-operation inspections of assigned equipment.
Operate assigned mining equipment in accordance with established Standard Work Procedures, including equipment such as Spraymec, scoops, bolters, trucks, scissor lifts, jammers, loaders, telehandlers, forklifts, transmixer, motor graders, and jumbo drills.
Identify unsafe conditions in underground headings and maintain a high level of hazard awareness.
Scale backs, walls, roofs, and other areas as needed to make workplaces safe.
Drill holes using hand-held pneumatic drills or drill booms mounted on bolters.
Install rock bolts and other ground support components, including welded wire mesh and shotcrete, according to approved methods and plans.
Install or repair mine services such as ventilation tubing and air and water pipes using lifting equipment and hand tools.
Load explosives, set fuses, and detonate explosives to achieve planned blasting patterns and rock fragmentation.
Operate scooptrams, LHD machines, mucking machines, and other equipment to load and haul ore.
Support mining advance by scaling, drilling, installing ground support and services, operating ore-loading machinery, inspecting mine shafts, operating hoists, and constructing timber supports or cribbing as required.
Perform routine maintenance of mining machinery and operate multiple types of powered and non-powered mining equipment.
Assess excavations and install ground support in development or reconditioned areas as work progresses, in accordance with plans and sections.
Operate single- and two-boom jumbos, 6-yard and 9-yard loaders, mechanized bolters, and shotcrete equipment.
Understand rock types and drilling and blasting procedures to minimize over-break; handle explosives and load rounds safely and productively.
Follow procedures to ensure safety and prevent equipment damage; keep work areas safe and free of hazards and complete Field Level Risk Assessments.
Comply with safety directives, policies, procedures, company manuals, SOPs, client site requirements, and applicable health and safety legislation.
Assist other job functions as required and may operate forklifts, cranes, and small mobile equipment.
Maintain confidentiality of Redpath and client information.
If operating a company vehicle, meet company eligibility requirements and hold a current State Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.