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Canadian Royalties - Jumbo Operator

Employer
Redpath
Location
Northern Quebec, Quebec, Canada
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Dec 30, 2021

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Category
Machinery Operators
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Project: Canadian Royalties International

Location: Nunavik Nickel Mine, Northern Quebec (100km south of Deception Bay, 1800km north of Montréal), Canada

Rotation: 3 weeks on - 3 weeks off

Shift Length: 11 hours

Travel: Employee is responsible for travel to Chartered flight either Val d'Or or Montreal - Kilometers paid

Accommodation: Isolated Camp - permafrost conditions

Compensation: Redpath offers comprehensive benefits

Job Summary:

The primary role of a Jumbo Operator is to set up and operate a single or multiple boom jumbo, to drill and blast in a safe manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General:
  • Visually inspect, sound, scale and wash down work area, check for bootlegs and missholes, flags lifters, adds or repairs vent tubing.
  • Assess ground conditions at the face and implement ground control according to site requirements
  • Extend grade and centre line, mark face for drilling and circle bootlegs, maintain hanging wall and foot wall control in junction with geologist.
  • Capable of jackleg and/or stopper drilling as needed.
  • Determine location, spacing, depth and inclination of holes.
  • Perform minor repairs, such as changing striker bars, couplings, water tubes and hose clamps.
  • Complete daily log books on equipment and submit written and verbal reports to supervisor.
  • Load, prime, time, connect and test blasting circuit.
  • Place guards at all entrances to the blast, blast according to project standards and remove guards after blasting.
  • Maintain working area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner
  • Must be able to follow proper procedure to ensure safety and to control equipment damage
  • The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.


Work Experience:
  • 5 years or more experience with Jumbo Drill machine in mining field


Knowledge Required
  • Demonstrated ability to read mine plans and specifications for underground mining.
  • Ability to multi task and work effectively
  • Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently


Pre-employment Requirements:
  • FMTM (Formation Modulaire du Québec) or Underground Hard Rock Mining Common Core (Ontario)
  • Permis Général d'Explosifs or able to obtain one as soon as possible
  • Drug test
  • Valid drivers permit


Health and Safety:
  • Have the authority and responsibility to maintain a safe and efficient working environment
  • Responsible for the use and maintenance of all safety equipment, i.e. PPE, lanyards, warning signs and labeling, according to company rules and applicable legislation.
  • Responsible to ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment
  • Ensure that workers are qualified and capable to safely perform the assigned work
  • Work in accordance with local legislation


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