Underground Construction Miner
About The Position
The Underground Construction Miner works at Coeur Alaska’s Kensington underground hard-rock gold mine, a remote camp approximately 45 miles north of Juneau, Alaska. The position reports to the Construction Supervisor and follows a 14-days-on, 14-days-off schedule at the mine site. Company transportation is required to reach the site; on-site food and dormitory-style housing are provided. The miner conducts equipment inspections, supports safe underground operations, operates mining and backfill equipment, and performs construction and ground-support work such as installing utilities, concrete, and shotcrete. Duties also include welding and fabrication, pump and water-discharge system troubleshooting, minor equipment maintenance, and related work. The employee participates in required meetings, completes documentation, and performs cross-trained or other assigned duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience operating underground mining equipment in an underground hard-rock mine.
- Ability to work safely and promote safe behavior in others.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team-oriented mindset.
- Willingness to assist others, adapt to changing conditions, and proactively solve problems in a dynamic and inclusive work environment.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, handling or feeling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking or hearing.
- Ability to use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls.
- Vision, with correction if needed, sufficient for close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception and adjustment of focus.
- Ability to set high standards, build trust, and take accountability.
- Ability to work outdoors in conditions that may include rain, snow, ice, wind, cold temperatures, and limited daylight; frequently walk and stand on uneven surfaces; climb stairs, ladders, and escapeways; and lift, carry, push, or pull the stated loads.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally, and push or pull equipment or materials weighing 50–100 pounds.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection when applicable, and participate in emergency response and evacuation procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with shotcrete, concrete work, water-discharge systems, and pumps.
- Alaska residency is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-shift inspections and fluid checks on mobile mine equipment, including shotcrete sprayers, loaders, telehandlers, and excavators.
- Maintain a safe work environment through inspections, scaling, and cleanup.
- Operate and monitor the paste backfill system.
- Operate mining equipment safely and effectively, including loaders, telehandlers, forklifts, manlifts, and jacklegs.
- Install utilities, concrete, and shotcrete securely and neatly.
- Apply shotcrete for construction and ground support.
- Perform welding and metal fabrication tasks.
- Perform concrete work, including building walls and pouring pads.
- Safely operate various powered mining equipment.
- Diagnose and repair water-discharge systems and pumps.
- Maintain berms and scale mine areas to ensure ground stability.
- Inspect materials and products for quality and compliance.
- Clear and level benches as needed.
- Maintain and adjust equipment using hand tools.
- Use hand tools such as shovels and scaling bars in mining operations.
- Perform minor maintenance and repairs on underground equipment.
- Carry out cross-trained duties and other assigned tasks.
- Attend required meetings and complete necessary documentation.
Benefits
- Food provided on-site.
- Housing provided on-site.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
