Underground Construction Miner

Coeur MiningJuneau, AK
Onsite

About The Position

The Underground Construction Miner will report to the Construction Supervisor. The schedule for this position is 14 days on at the mine site located about 45-miles north of Juneau, accessible only through company transportation, and 14 days off.

Requirements

  • Ability to work safely and promote safe behavior in others.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience operating underground mining equipment in an underground, hard rock mine.
  • Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset.
  • Willingness to assist others, adapt to changing conditions, and proactively solve problems in a dynamic and inclusive work environment.
  • Able to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear.
  • Able to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, or controls.
  • Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Able to climb ladders and to work at heights.
  • Able to work in all weather conditions and underground.
  • Able to move/carry objects up to 50 lbs.
  • Able to wear appropriate and required underground Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Sets high standards for self and others, builds trust, and takes accountability.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous experience with shotcrete, concrete work, water discharge systems, and pumps preferred.
  • Preference given to Alaska residents.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct pre-shift inspections and fluid checks on all mobile mine equipment (e.g., shotcrete sprayers, loaders, telehandlers, excavators, etc.).
  • Maintain a safe work environment through regular inspections, scaling, and clean-up.
  • Operate and monitor the paste backfill system.
  • Operate mining equipment, safely and effectively, including but not limited to: 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.
  • Execute concrete work, including wall building and pad pouring.
  • 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/products for quality and compliance.
  • Clear and level benches as needed.
  • Maintain and adjust equipment using hand tools.
  • Use hand tools (e.g., shovels, scaling bars) effectively 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.
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