Open Pit Driller (Fly-In Fly-Out)

WHAT DO YOU VALUE IN A CAREER?

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equality, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years.

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

We value you - your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

ABOUT OUR OPERATION:

Agnico Eagle is always looking for new talented team members to join our Nunavut mining operations. We have been operating at Meadowbank, our first Low Arctic mine, near Baker Lake for over ten years. The mine produced its three millionth ounce of gold in 2018. 2019 marked the last year of production at the Meadowbank mine and has since transitioned to process ore from the Amaruq satellite deposit. With the official opening of the Amaruq Whale Tail Project in August 2019, the project is now referred to as the Meadowbank Complex. The Complex refers to the processing facilities and infrastructure at the Meadowbank mine site combined with the mining and infrastructure at the Amaruq site.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Drill & Blast Supervisor, the Open Pit Driller is part of the Mine Department and collaborates with other departments of the mine. He/she will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle's culture, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

• Responsible for the quality of drilling jobs and safe movement of the drill on the drill pattern;
• Know and respect Safe Operational Procedure and use work card supplied by D&B Supervisor;
• Observes the work area, corrects any problems and when necessary, shares findings with the supervisor to ensure safe start;
• Ensures safe and proper handling drilling tools;
• Perform daily inspection on equipment and work area to ensure safe operation;
• Communicate any danger to Supervisor and take corrective measures;
• Demonstrate a safe work environment minding and caution on blast patterns;
• Prepare daily equipment inspection report;
• Operates according to AEM's Safe Operational Procedure;
• Operates machine to position drill according to stake flags on the drill bench and Drill Manager;
• Sets drill in a level position to ensure smooth rotation of drilling process;
• Ensures that mast is positioned to facilitate cleaning of dust curtain;
• Measure drill hole depth to ensure accuracy according to design;
• Protect hole by putting cone in it after drilling;
• Insert casing in hole to protect it when required;
• Changes drill rods, hammers and bits;
• Monitors and reports to the Rock toll Technician the condition of bit and hammer to ensure cost effective maintenance can take place;
• Enters holes and pattern data into the "Drilling Report" using paper report or Digital report (Wenco system);
• The drill Operator must be able to distinguish the several ground conditions;
• Inform D&B Supervisor about drilling condition and hot loading condition;
• Ensures blast holes are drilled to a high degree of accuracy (depth, northing and easting);
• Follow Supervisor instructions regarding drilling sequence;
• Assists with all drilling and blasting operations as required.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• High School Diploma;
• 2- 5 years of experience in the mining field, in a similar role;
• Knowledge of tower drill model DM-45 & DML;
• Experience working in a multicultural environment;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team;
• Strong ability to effectively communicate in English (Oral and written). Selected candidates must attain a passing mark on the SPEEXX English language assessment.

Your Work Schedule

• Schedule: 14 days of work, followed by 14 days for transportation and rest; flights departing from all communities in the Kivalliq region, Mirabel or Val-d'Or, Quebec.

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