Job Details

Overview

The role is to safely and efficiently advance capital and secondary development waste at the Nyrstar Tennessee Mine operation. The Miner 2 must be able to perform all mining tasks: drilling, blasting, bolting, scaling, mucking, map reading, drift online and grade, and advance utilities. Rates start at $33.75.

Key Accountabilities

• Marking the face with the appropriate drill pattern
• Drilling holes parallel and on correct angles
• Cleaning, scratching, and marking holes
• Shovel lifters when the heading is complete
• Comply with MSHA & ATF explosives regulations and requirements
• Proper handling and loading of explosives
• Minimizing explosive waste
• Detonation of explosives (licensed blasters)
• Accurately complete blast report as per regulations
• Hand scaling
• Ensures all hoses and other auxiliary services are neatly stored
• Maintains hauling efficiency by managing working environment conditions
• Maintains proper housekeeping and tidiness
• Follows correct loading and dumping procedures
• Inspects and assesses site conditions to determine scaling and bolting requirements
• Erects barricades to prevent unauthorized access if necessary
• Wetting down headings for dust suppression
• Ensures services (air, water) are advanced
• Installs appropriate bolts and screen to specified pattern and spacing
• Step-Up Supervisor

Qualifications / Experience

• Demonstrates the ability to perform Supervisor duties
• Minimum 5 years' experience of underground hard rock mining
• Rapid development experience desired
• Experience in mine specific equipment
• Excels in Jumbo and ground support activities
• Sound understanding of mining regulation and statutory responsibilities
• Blasting License
• High School Diploma or equivalent