Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities.
Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.
Title: Construction Miner 2
ID: 679
Location
Schedule 7x7
Pay Rate $48.96
Safety & Sustainability Expectations
- Is responsible for his/her health and safety as well as others.
- Will correct or report unsafe practices or conditions.
- Maintains a safe and healthy place to work.
- Make suggestions to improve any aspect of safety and correct issues wherever possible.
- Learns and follows the safety rules and procedures for safe performance of the job.
Essential Job Duties
- Lead construction crew projects
- Must be able and qualified to perform rigging, structural fabrication in field.
- Must be able to read and understand mining and construction plans
- Must perform all aspects and be proficient at underground construction including timbering, infrastructure installation, rebar for cement form work, shotcrete, steel work, oxy acetylene and welding
- The installation and removal/replacement of air, water, sump and slurry/paste line services as required.
- Operate mobile equipment such as blockholer, scissor decks, tractors, boomtrucks, LHD equipment, jackleg, stopper, and service vehicles.
- Other duties as assigned by the Construction Supervisor.
Education, Training & Experience
- High School Diploma.
- Minimum of 5 years of mining experience with 3 years in a construction role
- Underground Common Core Certificate
- U0003 Set up Wooden Staging
- U0004 Drill Rock
- U0005 Rock Bolt Ground
- U0006 Blast Rock
- U0011 Extend Services
- U0013 Operate Lifting Mechanism(s)
- U0024 Operate Utility Vehicle
- Trained and licensed on operations of a large variety of equipment in the mine.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
- Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and
- Discretionary Site Bonus Program;
Additional Information:
This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery Silver.
We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.