Underground Operator
Core
Operate heavy machinery (jumbo drills, loaders, drill rigs) and perform blasting/charging activities in underground hard rock mining environments to advance development headings and achieve production targets.
Role type
Senior IC underground mining equipment operator
Builds
Development headings, production stopes, and mine infrastructure
Domain
Mining (Underground Hard Rock)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Underground equipment operation, ground support installation, mine plan interpretation, autonomous underground work, blasting procedures, ventilation/dewatering systems
Preferred skills
Sandvik/Epiroc fleet experience, poly welding, dangerous goods handling
Technologies
Sandvik, Epiroc
Responsibilities
Operate modern underground development jumbo drill rigs for face drilling and ground support; operate underground loaders for mucking and material movement; operate long hole production drill rigs; carry out development and production charging activities; maintain critical mine infrastructure including ventilation and dewatering systems
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC