Underground Production Miner - Blaster
About The Position
Alamos Gold Inc. Young-Davidson is recruiting an Underground Production Miner - Blaster to join their operations team. Alamos Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer with a strong track record in financial performance, low-cost production growth, and commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. They operate three mines (two in Canada, one in Mexico) and have a strong portfolio of development projects. Young-Davidson is a low-cost, long-life operation and one of Canada’s largest underground gold mines, located near Matachewan, Ontario. The mine has increased production and generated strong free cash flow following a lower mine expansion in 2020. The company values safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity, and commitment. The successful candidate will report to the Mine Operations Supervisor (Production) and must be able to lead the mine crew in long hole loading and blasting.
Requirements
- Accreditation of basic common core
- Accreditation of specialty common core
- Ability to comprehend engineering prints
- Self – motivated, ability to work alone
- Strong Safety focus
- 7 years plus underground mining experience
Responsibilities
- Complete workplace inspection and document on 5 Point Card
- Lead loading crew to work safely and efficiently and maintain accurate logbook entries along with daily work reports
- Loading longhole blasts as per engineered print
- Preparation of stopes and cleaning holes as necessary
- Able to program and troubleshoot Ikon detonators
- Safely blow pipe work area
- Safely and efficiently operate Orica Loading Equipment
- Safely and efficiently operate Kubota backhoe
- Contribute to and establish effective workplace relationships
- All other duties as assigned
Benefits
- competitive salaries and benefits packages
- opportunities for both personal and professional advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
