Barminco Hemlo - Longhole Drill Operator
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 and across the globe. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.
LONGHOLE DRILL OPERATOR (HEMLO OPERATIONS)
Location: Hemlo Operations, Marathon, Ontario
Open to Canadian Residents
14 shifts-on / 14 shifts-off (days and nights)
The Opportunity:
Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. has an exciting opportunity for experienced Longhole Drill Operators to join our team at the Hemlo Operations near Marathon, Ontario.
Working 14 shifts-on followed by 14 days off, this position is a FIFO or DIDO role if you reside outside the Marathon/Manitouwadge region.
Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for their safety and the safety of their co-workers while drilling blast holes to pattern design underground at the Hemlo Operations.
More specifically, our Longhole Drill Operators will:
- Comply with all safety and standard operating procedures
- Accurately drill blast holes to a pattern design using a mechanized drill
- Read and accurately follow mine plans with skill and precision while ensuring the holes are drilled to design line, gradient and profile
- Liaise with surveyors, geologists and engineers to optimise drill patterns and attain meter targets
- Set-up and troubleshoot drill rigs, specifically Sandvik rigs
- Leverage new technologies and auto-drilling capabilities to maximise drilling performance
- Safely prepare the areas to be drilled, charging or scrapping in accordance with mine safety procedures
Skills and Experience:
- Minimum high-school diploma or equivalent
- Commitment to working safely while ensuring the safety of others
- Proof of COVID vaccination to access client site and camp accommodations
- Ontario Hard Rock Miner Common Core including relevant modules to Longhole drilling (please provide your transcript with your application)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working in an underground mine
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Longhole driller
- Strong communications, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision while still being a contributing member of a team
- Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
What we offer:
Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. provides a challenging and rewarding work environment where your skills and experience are valued. We support career development and growth opportunities within our team.
Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, RRSP, health and medical benefits, travel allowance, and meals and camp accommodations near Marathon, Ontario.
NOTE: Selected candidates will have to successfully complete a pre-employment Fit for Duty medical which including alcohol and drug screening.
How to Apply:
Start your application by clicking on the 'Apply' button.
Please include copies of your Ontario Underground Common Core Modular Training Transcript and all other certifications you may have that is relevant to the role you are applying for.
Barminco is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and encourages applications from individuals of all abilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates throughout every stage of the selection process.
We look forward to reviewing your application, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.