Jumbo Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are:
Barminco forms part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company. Barminco can offer you opportunities to take your career to the next level as one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Australia, Africa and North America. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.

Barminco is looking for dedicated people that are eager to start a career in underground mining and join our vibrant team. The collective talent and expertise of our people is the key to our success, and we are looking for talented people to join us. We seek to build teams who are loyal, committed to our values and dedicated to delivering for our clients. In return, we provide state of the art facilities, equipment, technology and exciting opportunities to work on projects around the world.

Job Title: Jumbo Operator

The Opportunity:
Barminco Mining Services Ltd. has an exciting opportunity for a Jumbo Operator to join our team at a project location 65 miles outside of Elko, Nevada. Reporting to the Project Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing efficient high-speed development using a multi-boom jumbo following specific drill/blast designed patterns while meeting safety standards, targets and deadlines to maximize productivity and profitability.

Location: 65 Miles outside of Elko, Nevada
Shift: 28-days on / 28-days off rotation

Accommodation: Charter transportation from muster point. Camp and meals provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate commitment to adhere to all Mine site safety rules, procedures and regulations, while ensuring the safety of others
• Follow survey plans to determine location, spacing, depth and angle of holes
• Assess ground conditions at the work area, sounding, scaling and washing-down face
• Assist with other aspects of the operation such as mine services and mucking, when required
• Work as part of a team with engineers, geologists, surveyors, operations and maintenance
• Boring of development excavation profiles to desired profile and in accordance with the mine’s safety act and regulations
• Installation of ground support in accordance with ground control management plan
• Ensure that work quality is high and that all controls are used and adhered to
• Ensure that equipment is used in accordance with training provided 
• Ensure that the equipment used is maintained in good operating condition at all times
• Document reports detailing work performed, problems diagnosed, pre checks on all equipment and machinery used in the day and all other required shift paperwork 
• Immediately report problems/failures that may impact the team, or the company, to your Shift Supervisor
• Maintain and demonstrate a professional and courteous relationship with employees, subcontractors, the client and all other personnel 
• Practice good general housekeeping in the work area and equipment
• Maintain a valid Driver’s License; manual transmission experience an asset 
• Understand and comply with all PPE requirements in work areas
• Other duties may be assigned by your Supervisor, as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency
• Preferred; 5 years’ experience in underground hard rock mining
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Jumbo Operator role 
• Competent in bolt, mesh and boring with a 2-boom jumbo
• The ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, cross-cultural environment with high degree of professionalism and self-motivation is essential 
• Proven ability to recognize and follow verbal and written instructions
• Able to effectively prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are met 
• Must have good radio etiquette and strong communications skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow

Work Conditions:

• Ability to do shift camp work on a rotational basis (dayshift/nightshift), typically the rotations are 4 weeks on site (minimum 12-hour days), followed by 4 weeks off – working statutory holidays as they fall within the rotation  
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to communicate, sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, push/pull, manipulate objects and work in awkward positions
• Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds 
• Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required 
• Extreme weather conditions
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate to high

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, paid time off and comprehensive benefits. 
• Opportunities for career development and advancement within the company.
• A supportive, dynamic work environment focused on growth and success.

Additional Information:
The health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Selected candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment Fit-for-Duty medical, including alcohol and drug screening.