Jumbo Bolter Trainer | McIlvenna Bay Project, SK

at  Procon Group of Companies

Procon Mining and Tunnelling (Procon) is one of the leading mine development contractors in North America. We are specialized in underground mine development, contract mining, underground excavations, civil tunneling and mining related construction projects. Centered by our people, our company culture is driven on the tenets of integrity, innovation, relationships and performance for our clients, business partners and the communities we work in. As a specialty contractor in a safety-sensitive business, our workforce safety is the foundation for everything we do.
Procon takes pride in our extensive history of successfully partnering with Indigenous communities. We believe in Indigenous partnerships that offer mutually beneficial outcomes through economic benefits and capacity building. Moving beyond compliance, we truly value the experience and knowledge brought to our Indigenous partnerships.
We are looking for a motivated person who is committed to growing their professional career at Procon while gaining valuable knowledge and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

• 10 Years of experience as Jumbo Bolter Operator with a minimum of 3 years as Jumbo Bolter Operator Trainer
• Experience on Sandvik DD422i or DD422iE Jumbos is essential
• Ability to read mine plans and specifications for underground mining
• Demonstrated ability to work within systems and a work-culture that ensures compliance to safe work procedures and quality work standards
• Must have experience drilling, meshing, and bolting with split feed jumbo drilling rigs
• Underground Common Core
• Able to work independently
• Positive attitude and enjoys being a proactive member of a high performing teams
• Experience working with a variety of crew and adapt well to working with others
• Must be prepared to adhere to all legislated regulations and company Health & Safety policies
• Dependable and able to commit to a 3 week on / 3 week off rotation in a remote location
• Positive attitude and enjoys being a proactive member of a high performing team
• Residents of the Northern SK and candidates identifying as Indigenous are encouraged to apply

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Drug Test
• Alcohol Test
• Mine Rescue Medical
• Criminal Record Check
• Must take part in Underground Mine Rescue Training
  If this position involves frequent air travel to and from the work site. Applicants must meet all legislated requirements for air travel to work at the remote site camp. You will be required to work both dayshift and nightshift as part of the rotational schedule 21 days on site, 21 days off site. For this safety sensitive position, you will be required to undergo a background check and be required to undergo a substance test and pre-employment testing.

Jumbo Bolter Trainer is responsible for:

• Setting up and operating a Sandvik DD442iE battery electric jumbo for drilling rounds and for installing ground support.
• Train Procon employees to set up and operate a Sandvik jumbo to install ground support (jumbo bolting).
• Assessment of employee skills, coaching, and detailed record keeping of training performed.
• Drilling and blasting
• Visually inspecting, sound, scale and wash down work area, check for bootlegs and miss holes, flags lifters and paint the face
• Identify and remedy misfires
• Assessing the ground conditions at the face and implement ground control according to site requirements with jumbo drilling rig.
• Load and prime development round with bulk emulsion and electronic detonators following engineering design;
• Perform minor repairs
• Complete daily reports on equipment and workplace
• Following all policies and processes at the mine site and underground
• Performing the role safely and ensures Health & Safety is the number one priority
• Other mining related tasks as required