Nyrstar

Miner 1 - Infill Driller (East Tennessee Mines; Strawberry Plains, TN)

LocationStrawberry Plains, TN
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

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 Role

The purpose of this job is to optimize safe extraction of Materials at the Nyrstar Tennessee Mine operation. The Long hole/Exploration Drillers operates long-hole Drill Rigs to drill long holes in sections, collecting cutting sample per section then packaging and labeling for the geology department. Long holes are drilled to geology department specifications as to depth, direction, and angle.


Safety, Health, Environment And Community

Always demonstrate safe behavior
Comply with the site’s standards and procedures in SHE
Promote awareness of SHE practices and demonstrate effective performance in achieving agreed SHE goals in support of the department, site and company standards
Report all SHE incidents
Demonstrate leadership in SHE through personal behaviors and conversations
Provide clear expectations on performance in SHE through setting objectives and KPIs in SHE for all our employees and contractors


Key Accountabilities

Plans and prepares drilling site (geology plans, operations prepare the sites)
Moves equipment and materials to site
Drills and monitors progression
Interprets drill plans then drills holes and realign equipment according to drill design and ground conditions Monitors ground conditions and components to maintain safe drilling operations
Installs collar pipes according to site procedures We don’t use collar pipe unless drill through a packer in anticipation of hitting water
Removes drill cuttings and sludge to ensure drill hole remains clean
Completes all required documentation clearly, concisely and marks misdirected holes according to site procedures
Packs up drill site and conducts housekeeping activities
Carries out operator maintenance
Promote and demonstrate safe behavior, always in compliance with site standards and SHEC procedures as well as MSHA regulations.
Report all SHEC incidents and participate in SHEC initiatives, reviews and investigations.
Demonstrates leadership in SHEC through personal behaviors and conversations and report all SHEC incidents and participate in SHEC initiatives, reviews and investigations and takes responsibility for safety of all personnel at Nyrstar Tennessee Mines.


QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

5 years’ experience in mining and mine specific equipment at a Miner 1 level.
Demonstrated competence in ground control and understanding of technical and operating process relevant to mine planning and scheduling
Able to operate a long hole drill, read geologist hole specifications, and read an angle gage 2 2, able to read and secure ground as needed.
Sound understanding of mining regulation and statutory responsibilities.
Able to perform job with minimum supervision
Competent in providing accurate samples


QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

Minimum high school education or equivalent
5 years of underground mining experience
Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office Excel and Word
Tennessee Class C Foreman’s Certificate or equivalent (preferred)
Competent in being able to read ground and conduct Stope inspection
Competent in tasks to include, drilling, scaling, bolting, and installing of water needle
Strong Knowledge of MSHA-Regulations


Department: External


This is a full time position

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