Bolt/Bore Operator

The primary role of a Jumbo Bolter Specialist is to set up and operate a single or multiple boom jumbo, to bolt, drill, and blast in a safe manner.

1. Travel to work area via tunnel and or vertical shafts. 
2. Ensure the work heading has been adequately washed down prior to starting work. 
3. Visually inspect, and report anything that is not to standard to your immediate Supervisor. 
4. Conduct site inspection and document on the 5-point card. 
5. Conduct equipment pre-start inspections/checklists.
6. Ensure face prep is completed prior to operating the jumbo at the face. 
7. The ability to read and understand the bolting and drilling plans and always have a copy on the Jumbo. 
8. The ability to operate various survey instruments to mark up the face to standard which includes marking of bootleg, face markup, backsite markup, extending line and grade. 
9. Operate a Jumbo in both Bolting and Drilling in a safe manner and to company standards. 
10. Drill to standard and maintain a profile without exceeding overbreak tolerances. 
11. Hang mesh and install a variety of ground support to engineering plans, including (but not limited to), split sets, swellex, and resin bolts using either resin tube inserters or pumpable resin with the Jumbo. 
12. Drilling horizontal or vertical probe holes for geology, hydrology or geotechnical purposes. 
13. Responsible for documenting all work activities such as actual drill performance, materials installed and 
    time keeping of activities.
14. Preparation and loading of explosives into the drilled face. 
15. Support all other aspects of lateral development cycle including mucking, shotcreting & installing utilities.
16. Support shaft mine operations including slinging equipment & materials 
17. Follow proper procedure to ensure safety and to control equipment damage. 
18. If required to operate a company vehicle during the course of employment, must meet the requirements to be an eligible user of company vehicles. Must possess a current State Driver’s License and acceptable driving record. 
19. Responsible for keeping work areas safe and free of hazards. Performs Field Level Risk Assessments.
20. Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner.
21. Comply with daily, weekly and monthly safety directives, policies, and procedures. 
22. Maintain confidentiality with respect to Redpath and client information. 
23. Complies with and ensure compliance with Redpath’s Policies and Procedures as detailed in the appropriate manuals, handbooks, directives, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). 
24. Able to work in excess of 40 hours a week, overtime, day and nights, weekends, holidays and shift rotations. 
25. Compliance with Redpath Core Competencies is an essential duty and responsibility. 
26. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
27. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist other job functions as required. 
2. Ability to multitask and work effectively
3. Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently

Education: 

1. High School, GED, and/or higher education.

 

Work Experience:

1. Proven experience in underground hard rock mining and operating jumbos or bolting equipment. 
2. 15 years underground experience. 
3. 10 years experience operating Jumbo machines in bolting and drilling. 
         o Preferred experience on Sandvik 321, 420, 421 or 422 
4. 2-year experience in explosive handling and loading rounds. 
5. 2-year scoop experience. 
6. 1-year experience in the installation of services.

Knowledge Required: 

1. Ability to multitask and work effectively.
2. Ability to safely use and handle a variety of tools, equipment, and materials. 
3. Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently. 
4. Ability to work as part of a project planning team. 
5. Previous quality experience is required. 
6. Must be able to demonstrate proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment and materials.
7. Knowledge of the mining industry underground environment. 
8. Knowledge of applicable mine regulations pertaining to construction in mining. 
9. Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills, both verbal and written. 
10. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and 
    procedure manuals. 
11. High level of attention to detail, neatness, and accuracy.

 

Other Requirements:

1. Ability to pass background clearance check, drug screening and physical. 
2. Ability to pass ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms) employee possessor form and handle explosives. 
3. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. 
4. Ability to prepare written reports and correspondence. 
5. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
6. Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
7. High level of attention to detail, neatness and accuracy.
8. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.