diamond driller helper - underground mining

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

No experience (will train)

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Underground
• Confined spaces
• Dangerous
• Wet/damp
• Noisy
• Hot

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location
• Various locations

Level of expertise

• Maintenance and repair

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Maintain equipment and supplies
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Construct and repair wood or metal supports and structures
• Attach and extend ventilation and water pipes and related mine services
• Assist miners in setting up and operating drilling and other mining machinery
• Maintain supply storage areas
• Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
• Visually inspect products for quality
• Utilize hand and power tools
• Open valves and start pumps
• Operate and maintain drilling mud systems and pumps
• Move tools, equipment and other materials
• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
• Hazardous products handling and storage
• Handle, sort and move drill pipes, tools, cement and other materials
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Assist process control and machine operators in performing their duties
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment
• Assemble, erect and install hoisting and rigging equipment
• Operate or direct the operation of wireline or unit controls to lower, position and retrieve equipment and instruments

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Lifting device
• Pumps
• Pumps and compressors
• Power cutting tools
• Pressure washers

Patternmaking experience

• Core boxes

Area of specialization

• Rigging and handling

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Stocks/shares

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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