Underground Mine Trainer - FIFO

Hecla Mining•Edmonton, AB

18h•CA$40 - CA$45•Onsite

About The Position

Hecla Keno Hill is seeking an Underground Mine Trainer to lead hands-on training of Underground lateral development and production miners. This position is responsible for the curriculum, delivery, and certification of miners operating in a narrow vein hard rock mining environment. The role ensures that "Safety 365" values are integrated into every mining cycle (drill, blast, muck, bolt, and backfill). The Keno Hill mine is located in Canada’s Yukon Territory and is one of the highest-grade silver districts in the world. It is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, a distinguished and respected precious metals producer with a rich history since 1891.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
10+ years of underground mining experience required.
5+ years experience operating single boom jumbos, CMAC bolters, jack legs/stopers, scissor decks, and muckers required.
Pre-Employment Testing (drug & alcohol, blood lead, and audiogram)
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
Clean Driver’s Abstract
Criminal Record Clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with “Train the Trainer” and proper attitude to want to train others preferred.
Experience with narrow vein cut and fill mining in a fast-paced production setting preferred.
Yukon Permanent First Line Supervisor Certificate or ability to obtain.
Valid Yukon Blasting certificate or ability to obtain.
Mine rescue certification highly regarded.

Responsibilities

As leader of a mining crew – individually perform mining tasks associated with narrow vein mining (drill, load/blast, muck, bolt, backfill, hang utilities and vent, etc.).
Provide on the job training, safety training, perform job observations as required, and review safe work practices with trainees and other mine employees.
Train and develop employees to improve their capabilities as well as prepare them for opportunities for promotions, specifically for lateral drift mining.
Training will have a primary focus to both jackleg and CMAC bolting.
Complete daily paperwork that provides proper pass downs and training record keeping.
Ensure employees have the tools, equipment, supplies, guidance, and support to succeed.
Assist in creation and improvement of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Other duties may be assigned.
Help to promote a strong environmental culture, promoting and teaching environmentally friendly values and work practices.
Help to foster a strong safety culture, promoting and exemplifying safe work practices throughout the organization.
Ensure production efficiencies by working with the mine supervisor, mine superintendent, and other key stakeholders to meet immediate and long-term goals that support underground production and development targets.
Self-motivating and independent work ethic.
Collaborative abilities with operators, geologists, shifters, trainers, and maintenance.