Long hole driller – Rainy River

Job summary

Workplace
New Gold's Rainy River Mine
Start date
Immediate
Number of positions to fill
Multiple
Employment status
Long-term
Work schedule
14-14
Salary
To be discussed
Avantage
To be discussed

Job description

Being part of the operations team, the long-hole driller has to drill with a specialized drill to blast or install specific ground support.

Main tasks

  • Respect safety standards at all times;
  • Check the ground registers at the initiation point;
  • Inspect his work environment at the beginning and the end of the shift;
  • Use and complete his work card throughout the shift;
  • Complete the inspection and maintenance card for the drill;
  • Read and understand plans and specifications;
  • Scale his place of work before the start of his shift;
  • Check the barricades and the inventory at the piercing points;
  • Position the drill according to plans and specifications;
  • Operate the drill;
  • Handle drill rods;
  • Inspect the machinery at the end of the shift so that it is operational for the next shift;
  • Complete the daily report at the end of the shift;
  • Respect the safety standards at all times;
  • Any other related tasks.

Requirements

  • Have a high school diploma or other equivalent degree;
  • Underground hard rock common core in Ontario;
  • Hold a valid explosive license;
  • Fluent in English is required.

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