AIRLEG MINER (Mineur de Monterie)

PURPOSE & OBJECTIVE

Under the responsibility of the Underground Superintendent, the airleg miners will be responsible to execute vertical mining practices as instructed by the procedures.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

General :

• Operate airleg rock-drilling equipment to advance ventilation rises and undertake stoping activities.
• Drill blast holes to specified patterns and depths, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Charge and fire blast holes in accordance with site procedures and legal requirements.
• Scale and clean faces after blasting to ensure a safe working area.
• Install ground support systems (e.g., rock bolts, mesh, split sets) as required.
• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot airleg equipment and associated tools.
• Handle Special Projects.
• All duties as directed by the leadership team.

Safety Management :

• Demonstrate personal commitment to safety, environmental and social responsibility practices.
• Ensure compliance with mine safety regulations, ventilation requirements, and hazard-control procedures.
• Ensure that procedures, safeguards and controls (regulations) are applied (complied with and enforced) and used.
• Ensure that all activities are conducted safely and in accordance with the Company's standards and procedures.
• Ensure that hazard management plans are followed. 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Valid underground mining certifications (e.g., explosives handling, mining induction) as required by local regulations.
• Proficiency in operating airleg and pneumatic drilling equipment.
• Minimum 3 years of underground mining experience in a similar position.
• Strong understanding of underground mining methods, safe blasting procedures, and ground-control principles.
• Ensure compliance with mine safety regulations, ventilation requirements, and hazard-control procedures.
• Be able to identify any hazard and be able to implement controls to eliminate or minimize the risk.
• Knowing how to read and write in French and/or English.
• Have skills in leadership, communication, decision-making, problem solving and hazard identification.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrate good physical fitness.
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment.
• The ability to manage several projects and tasks at the same time.
• A reputation for integrity and ethics.

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