Miner 2 - Nyrstar East Tennessee Mines

THE ROLE:

The purpose of this job is to safely and efficiently advance capital and secondary development waste at the Nyrstar Tennessee Mine operation. The Miner 2 must be able to perform all mining tasks: drilling, blasting, bolting, scaling, mucking, map reading, drift online and grade, and advance utilities.

- Marking the face with the appropriate drill pattern

- Drilling holes parallel and on correct angles

- Cleaning, scratching, and marking holes

- Shovel lifters when the heading is complete

- Comply with MSHA & ATF explosives regulations and requirements

- Proper handling and loading of explosives

- Minimizing explosive waste

- Detonation of explosives (licensed blasters)

- Accurately complete blast report as per regulations

- Hand scaling

- Ensures all hoses and other auxiliary services are neatly stored

- Maintains hauling efficiency by managing working environment conditions

- Maintains proper housekeeping and tidiness

- Follows correct loading and dumping procedures

- Inspects and assesses site conditionsto determine scaling and bolting requirements

- Erects barricadesto prevent unauthorized access if necessary

- Wetting down headings for dust suppression

- Ensures services (air, water) are advanced

- Installs appropriate bolts and screen to specified pattern and spacing

- Step-Up Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE::

- Demonstrates the ability to perform Supervisor duties

- Minimum 5 years’ experience of underground hard rock mining

- Rapid development experience desired

- Experience in mine specific equipment

- Excels in Jumbo and ground support activities

- Sound understanding of mining regulation and statutory responsibilities

- Blasting License

- High School Diploma or equivalent