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North Mine - Jumbo Operator
Department
Redpath Canada Limited
Date Posted
6/13/2022
Position Type
Full Time
Reference No.
2022-5507
LocationSudbury, Ontario, Canada
Project:
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North Mine
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Location:
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Sudbury, ON
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Rotation:
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5 days on and 4 days off, 4 days on and 5 days off
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Shift Length:
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10.5 hours
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Travel:
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Not provided
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Benefits:
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Redpath Canada Limited offers comprehensive benefits
- Health Care, Dental, and Vision Care
- Life Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
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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:
- 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 center 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.
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Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner
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Must be able to follow proper procedure to ensure safety and to control equipment damage
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The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
Knowledge/ Skills Required:
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Ontario Basic Hard rock Common Core
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5 years or more experience with Jumbo Drill machine in mining field
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Demonstrated ability to read mine plans and specifications for underground mining.
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Ability to multi task and work effectively
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Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
Health and Safety:
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Having the authority and responsibility to maintain a safe and efficient working environment
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Following Company health and safety standards and reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to Supervisor
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Responsible to ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
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