Miner 1 - Development Miner

Nyrstar is a global multi-metals business, with a market leading position in zinc and lead and growing positions in other base and precious metals. Nyrstar has mining, smelting and other operations located in Europe, the Americas and Australia and employs over 4,000 people. The company’s global operations are located close to key customers and major transport hubs to facilitate delivery of raw materials and distribution of finished products. In August 2019, Nyrstar’s operating business became majority owned by Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry, providing a stable long-term platform for its marketing leading operations worldwide.

The purpose of this job is to optimize safe extraction of ore and waste at the Nyrstar Tennessee Mine operation. The Development Miner is able to perform all mining tasks: drilling, blasting, bolting, scaling, mucking, map reading, able to shoot grade and center, etc.

- Plans and prepares for ground support provision

- Inspects and assesses site conditions to determine scaling requirements, misfires and starting point, and takes action according to site requirements

- Positions equipment to ensure safety of other equipment and personnel

- Monitors and manages equipment performance using appropriate indicators

- Operates equipment safely within work environment, road conditions and limitations

- Cleans equipment and conducts housekeeping activities

- Manages drill operations within the development drift

- Evaluates drilling techniques and options

- Recognizes capabilities and resulting work of the driller and its effect on production costs

- Evaluates and selects appropriate equipment for blast hole drilling that best matches production requirements

- Contributes to the design of the drill program based on mining production rates, drill hole layout, drill bit/rod life, drill penetration rate and drill hole deviation

- Confirms drill pattern using acceptable survey technique

- Investigates options for improvement of drill performance including consumable items, drilling techniques, drill patterns

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- Demonstrates competency to operate all types of drills used in Nyrstar mines

- Proficient in drilling burn cuts, slabbing, benching, and backstopes

- Proficient in all types of drilling, including production, development and bolting

- Able to perform ground control

- Demonstrates ability to “read” ground structure and correctly scale ground

QUALIFICATIONS/PREREQUISITES:

- Modules: Drilling, Bolting, Mechanical Scaling, Loader, and Blasting

- 2 years’ experience in mining

- Sign-off on Drilling, Bolting, Mechanical Scaling, Loader, Blasting, and Manual Scaling

- Blasting License Required

- Yearly Performance review must be Fully Satisfactory or Commendable

- Progression readiness per current proficiencies

COMPETENCIES:

- Ensures equipment operates properly

- Provides basic maintenance, including lubrication/cooling water systems

- Maintains communication with hoist operator