Underground Miner-Pipe Crew-Construction

HECLA MINING CO. • Juneau, AK

9h • Onsite

About The Position

As our Pipe Crew/Construction miner, you will be building and repairing underground mine infrastructure such as metal paste line systems, with secondary work for Construction and Support crews. You will install dywidag anchors, paste pipe, utilities and perform other general construction activities. Every day you will work at a mine on a remote island about 18 miles outside of Juneau, Alaska. You'll start every job with safety first by inspecting your workplace, your equipment, and then the preparation of your tasks. To thrive in this role, you must be able to troubleshoot and maintain mechanical and hydraulic systems as well as be proficient in welding and fabricating. We're on a remote island; you must know how to work independently.

The Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island 18 miles south of Juneau, is an underground polymetallic mine operating since 1989, employing over 500 people. The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquarters in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Established in 1891, Hecla has a rich history as a distinguished and respected precious metals producer. Winner of numerous safety and environmental awards, Greens Creek is seeking new team members committed to professional growth and success.

Here's what you can expect in this role:

Training first. Every hire is provided with MSHA training in the first 4 days of the job. We also provide department-level training on not just what to do, but safety, as well.
Apply your mechanical aptitude in operating and maintaining trucks, utility vehicles, loaders, and supporting equipment.
Working on a remote island and living in a mining camp environment away from home if you are not Juneau based.
Our department has different crews and rosters; this position would be a straight night shift 14 on and 14 off.
You'll be below ground doing workplace inspections every shift. Then, we'll rely on you to prioritize your work before you get started.
You'll pass a background screening for ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms).
Safety is important. Every piece of equipment and each work area must be inspected before we start the day for your safety and the safety of your team.
A team you can rely on, a team that will have your back.

We have a two-part interview process. If you are selected, our hiring manager will reach out to you via phone call to get to know you and your skill set a little better. Then, if you are selected to move forward, you will be invited to come for a site interview to ensure that we are a fit for you, and you are a fit for us.

POSITION SUMMARY

Install, inspect, and repair paste lines in the underground mine. Paste line work includes installation/repair of bracing and brackets following established procedures and guidelines. Installation of ground anchor bolts, such as dywidags, using a jackleg/stoper drill as needed. Welding and fabrication of bracing or other construction related work as needed. Cutting and grooving steel pipe. Secondary work will include supporting Construction Crew (dayshift) or Support Crew with tasks such as concrete pours/forming, air door installs/repairs/maintenance, sump/dewatering infrastructure, pump rebuilds, mine utilities, pipe fusing, and fan installations.

Safety, Health & Environmental Responsibilities AND Accountabilities

All Hecla personnel shall strive to achieve best practice in safety and health, and assist in the control of incidents, injuries and loss. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Complying with all necessary requirements put in place to prevent incidents, injuries or losses
Ensuring the safety and health of themselves and others in the workplace by being responsible for their actions and taking due care while performing their work
Identifying, eliminating, and reporting hazards as soon as practicable
Reporting incidents and accidents as soon as practicable
Disclosing all information regarding incidents and cooperating in incident investigations
Assisting in the resolution of health and safety matters in a positive and timely manner
Using and maintaining PPE
Providing suggestions for improving work processes
Assisting Management by supporting change to achieve desired targets
Ensuring that plant and equipment operate within their safe working limits
Ensuring that correct equipment is used for the job
Participating in risk assessment methodology
Participating in safety initiatives
Receiving training and instruction as required
Maintaining good housekeeping standards

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Pipe Crew Position Summary:

Builds, maintains, and repairs paste system infrastructure such as piping and supports. Inspection of paste lines for proactive maintenance work to reduce failures. Straight night shift due to construction truck availability requires Pipe Crew to work under two alternating Support Shifters with work plans coordinated through Underground General Foremen. Must be able to follow work plans towards objectives to meet critical paste deadlines.

Construction/Support Position Summary:

Forms and pours concrete work. Sump and dewatering system tasks including valving and pumps. Air door work and bulkhead. Support Crew assistance with utilities, pipe fusing. Assist with replacing older utility lines on main ramps, such as air leaks.

Requirements

• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Welding/Fabrication
• Pipe installation
• Mechanical Ability
• Ability to read construction drawings
• Construction Experience, Pipe Experience
• Concrete experience
• Jackleg Experience
• Slinging and rigging experience
• Working at heights experience
• Equipment operation experience
• High school graduation or equivalent
• One year or more of heavy equipment operation experience preferred. Can substitute vocational training from certified school, or combination of training and experience.
• Underground construction and utility experience.
• Must be able to obtain ATF clearance.
• Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Pass a position-specific physical demands assessment

Nice To Haves

• UG MSHA Certification is helpful but not required.
• Related vocational training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, and repair paste lines in the underground mine.
• Paste line work includes installation/repair of bracing and brackets following established procedures and guidelines.
• Installation of ground anchor bolts, such as dywidags, using a jackleg/stoper drill as needed.
• Welding and fabrication of bracing or other construction related work as needed.
• Cutting and grooving steel pipe.
• Secondary work will include supporting Construction Crew (dayshift) or Support Crew with tasks such as concrete pours/forming, air door installs/repairs/maintenance, sump/dewatering infrastructure, pump rebuilds, mine utilities, pipe fusing, and fan installations.
• Complying with all necessary requirements put in place to prevent incidents, injuries or losses
• Ensuring the safety and health of themselves and others in the workplace by being responsible for their actions and taking due care while performing their work
• Identifying, eliminating, and reporting hazards as soon as practicable
• Reporting incidents and accidents as soon as practicable
• Disclosing all information regarding incidents and cooperating in incident investigations
• Assisting in the resolution of health and safety matters in a positive and timely manner
• Using and maintaining PPE
• Providing suggestions for improving work processes
• Assisting Management by supporting change to achieve desired targets
• Ensuring that plant and equipment operate within their safe working limits
• Ensuring that correct equipment is used for the job
• Participating in risk assessment methodology
• Participating in safety initiatives
• Receiving training and instruction as required
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards
• Builds, maintains, and repairs paste system infrastructure such as piping and supports.
• Inspection of paste lines for proactive maintenance work to reduce failures.
• Forms and pours concrete work.
• Sump and dewatering system tasks including valving and pumps.
• Air door work and bulkhead.
• Support Crew assistance with utilities, pipe fusing.
• Assist with replacing older utility lines on main ramps, such as air leaks.

Benefits

• Hecla Greens Creek offers competitive pay based on experience and an excellent low-cost benefits package for medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as other coverage such as disability coverage and life insurance.
• Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED