UG PRODUCTION GENERAL FOREMAN

Redpath is a premier full-service, global underground mining contractor. We have the expertise, track record and qualifications to support any scope of work, even in the most remote parts of the world. Our projects are started well on time and are executed with the highest safety standards and exceptional workmanship. We serve our international client base from our offices and facilities across the globe.

At Redpath, it is of utmost importance that our employees go home safely at the end of every shift:  Safety - First, Last and Always. Redpath offers competitive compensation and benefit packages for all employees. We are a people-first organization and pride ourselves on growth and development opportunities for our employees.  We thrive in challenging work environments and collaborate globally to support our clients and employees.

Rotation: 8 weeks on, 4 weeks off

Shift Length: 12 hours

Compensation: Redpath offers a comprehensive wage and benefit package

Travel: Flights provided from point of hire to job site

Conditions of Employment: Successful completion of pre-employment medical and substance abuse test

Accommodations: Camp setting

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Promote and enforce client’s Health and Safety Policies, Procedures and Standards.
• Oversee work to ensure client’s quality and productivity targets are achieved.
• Direct the work to achieve necessary production rates sufficient to meet project schedule.
• Ensure adequate training and skill levels are achieved within the allocated workforce to complete project to the required specifications
• Coordinate the activities of supervisors, non-staff work force and of client  engineering, survey, mechanical and all other support groups to achieve the required production, safety and quality standards.
• Monitor performance of the work to ensure budget targets are met for material consumption and project costs.
• Actively participate and comply with the site leadership program, record and report the results of the inspections and implement corrective actions as required to minimize risks/hazards
• Attend at pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, safety meetings

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Mining Engineer
• Minimum 15 years’ Experience in Underground Mining production including several years in leadership roles.
• Experience in a high-speed single heading development environment and training of work forces within an underground environment
• Be highly driven to achieve project targets, safely and efficiently;
• Proven history of successfully supervising and safely guiding multiple crews through hazardous work projects.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate multifaceted situations to determine the safe and productive methods for completion of the work.
• Ability to promote an attitude of teamwork and cooperation between the various components of the tunneling workforce.
• Strong leadership skills earning the respect of management and subordinates.