Miner

Miner

The primary role of Miner is to inspect existing underground headings, scale loose rocks, install ground support to stabilize rock mass, drill, blast, operate mining machinery, construct tunnels, passageways and shafts to facilitate mining operations safely. The tasks may involve the operation of scaling bars, pneumatic hand-held drills, use of rubber-tired underground mobile equipment such as LHD (Load-Haul-Dump) units, mechanized bolters, scissor trucks, shotcrete sprayers and other support vehicles in a confined environment.

Responsibilities include conducting pre-start and post-operation inspections of the assigned equipment, operating various types of mining equipment, scaling back and walls to make the workplace safe, drilling holes using hand-held pneumatic drills or drill-boom mounted on bolter, inserting rock bolts following approved method of installation, installing other ground support components as required, installing or fixing existing mine services, loading explosives, setting fuses, and detonating explosives to produce desired blasting patterns and rock fragmentation in underground mines, operating scooptram, load-haul-dump (LHD) machine or mucking machine to load and haul ore from stopes, drifts and drawpoints to ore passes, performing duties required to ensure safety and to support the mining advance, performing routine maintenance of mining machinery, operating multiple pieces of powered and non-powered mining equipment, identifying unsafe conditions in underground headings, scaling back and walls as required making the workplace safe, drilling holes using hand-held pneumatic drills or drill-boom mounted on bolter, inserting rock bolts following approved method of installation, installing other ground support components as required, installing or fixing existing mine services, assessing all excavations and installing ground support in development or reconditioned areas as per plan and section as the development progresses, comprehending written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner, operating Single and Two Boom Jumbo, operating 6yd and 9yd Loaders, understanding different rock types and drilling/blasting procedures to minimize over-break, operating mechanized bolter, operating shotcrete equipment, handling explosives and loading rounds in a safe and productive manner, installing utilities such as ventilation and air/water pipe, understanding confined space, fall protection, equipment isolation, and standards and procedures, keeping work areas safe and free of hazards, performing Field Level Risk Assessments, following proper procedures to ensure safety and to control equipment damage, complying with daily, weekly and monthly safety directives, policies, and procedures, meeting the requirements to be an eligible user of company vehicles, maintaining confidentiality with respect to Redpath and client information, complying with and ensuring compliance with Redpath's Policies and Procedures, working in excess of 40 hours a week, overtime, day and nights, weekends, holidays and shift rotations, complying with Redpath Core Competencies, and other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Working conditions, physical and mental demands include exposure to underground mining mobile equipment types and manufacturers, exposure to vibrations, dirt, dust, high and/or low temperatures, loud noise and hazardous substances such as explosives, exposure to various fluids such as fuel, grease, oil, hydraulic, etc., varied and challenging work environments (confined spaces underground) and in remote locations, a high level of physical effort is required, working in different and changing environments and conditions in both surface and underground mining operations, regular periods of extended physical exertion, walking (even and uneven surfaces), standing, lifting, kneeling, climbing, pulling, seeing, tactile sense, visual acuity (color, depth perception and field of vision), hearing, pushing, stooping, grasping, repetitive motion, etc., work is done in isolation and in the vicinity of working and moving equipment in both surface and underground mining environments, requires a high level of alertness to detect and report various hazards, exposure to deadlines, multiple demands, distractions and interruptions, wearing PPE such as hardhat, gloves, glasses, metatarsal boots and double hearing protection, wearing half face and full face respirators when task requires, infrequently but up to 12 hours a day, standing and walking for 12 hours, raising arms and working overhead for extended periods, lifting up to 50lbs frequently, lifting over 100lbs occasionally, operating vibrating machines with hands for extended periods, and operating equipment over rough and bumpy terrain.

Qualifications include education such as a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate, post-secondary education, two-year associate degree in mining technology or a similar field encouraged, work experience such as 2-3 years' experience in underground mining operations, experience working with mining associated mobile heavy equipment, tools, etc., knowledge required such as proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment and materials, knowledge of the mining industry underground environment, ability to read and understand engineering prints, knowledge and understanding of mine regulations pertaining to construction in mining, excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills, both verbal and written, high level of attention to detail, neatness and accuracy, ability to work both independently and collaboratively, other requirements such as ability to pass background clearance check, drug screening and physical, ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, ability to prepare written reports and correspondence, ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision, having the authority and responsibility to maintain a safe and efficient working environment, abiding by Company Health and Safety standards and reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to a supervisor and/or a member of the management team, responsible for the use of all safety equipment, i.e., lanyards, warning signs and labeling, according to company rules and applicable legislation, personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required, knowledge of OSHA and MSHA legislation and know how to effectively use Safety Data Sheets (SDS), MSHA Certification is required by site, and following Client on-site Health and Safety requirements.

Job Info includes Job Identification 9550, Job Category Miners and Operators, Posting Date 10/28/2026, 09:42 PM, Job Schedule Full time, Job Shift Rotation Based, Locations South Jordan, UT, United States United States.