The primary role of a Jumbo Bolter Operator is to drill, scale, mesh and bolt rounds using jumbos equipped with twin telescopic slides.

 

Closing: May 29, 2026

Location: Overseas

Rotation: 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off

Shift Length: 12 hours

Compensation: Redpath offers a comprehensive wage and benefits package

Travel: Flights are provided from point of hire to jobsite

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

Accommodations: Camp Setting

 

Roles and Responsibilities

Health and Safety:

• Having the authority and responsibility to maintain a safe and efficient working environment

• Following Redpath's health and safety standards and systems, including the Five Point Safety System and the Cardinal Rules, and reporting any unsafe acts or conditions

• Responsible to ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment required in the performance of the work.

• Must have knowledge of the WHMIS/GHS legislation and know how to effectively use an MSDS sheet.

General:

• Visually inspect and wash down the working area, checking for misfires

• Assess ground conditions at the face and implement ground control according to site requirements

• The ability to read and understand the ground support management plan and carry a copy of the current heading ground support plan into the heading.

• Proficient in the installation of mesh and bolts using the twin boom split feed jumbo to site standards which ensures correct mesh overlap, bolt spacing etc.

• Mentor the offsider and train to ensure safe behaviour and always works under supported ground.

• Always isolate booms when offsider is in front of the jacks.

• Conduct face prep to established standards (sign off) prior to drilling rounds

• Ability to read and follow survey memos, mark up offsets line and grade.

• Ability to read and follow engineered drill profiles (Approved site standards)

• Perform minor repairs, such as changing shanks, couplings and hoses while adhering to Lock out, Tag out, Zero energy state prior to performing any repairs..

• Complete daily checklists/pre-starts on equipment and submit written and verbal reports to supervisor.

• 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.

 

Working Conditions, Physical and Mental Demands

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to vibrations, dirt, dust, high or low temperatures, loud noise and hazardous substances such as explosives and thermal water conditions
• Exposure to deadlines, multiple demands, distractions/interruptions

 

Physical Demands:

• Handle loads under 50 kg in weight
• Stand for over 60 consecutive minutes with little or no walking
• Stay alert during periods of inactivity that can extend for more than 60 minutes
• Perceive fine visual detail
• Perceive differences in colour

 

Mental Demands:

• Work performed is done in isolation and in vicinity of working and moving equipment
• Require a high level of alertness to detect hazardous conditions.

 

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

 

Work Experience:

• 3 years or more experience with Jumbo Bolting
• 1 year of experience on a scoop
• 1 year of experience installing services
• 1 year of experience loading and blasting rounds.

 

Knowledge Required:

• Demonstrated ability to read mine plans and specifications for underground mining.
• Demonstrate how to turn corners using offsets
• Ability to multitask and work effectively
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
• Respectful of cultural differences

 

Position Relationships

Reports to: Shift Boss

Direct Reports: Jumbo Offsider – (applicable if project includes it)

 

Project and/or Location Specific Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience

• Experience with Sandvik 400 series split feed Jumbos

 

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