Blockholer Operator

Department: Mine

Sub-department: Underground

Schedule: 14 days of work followed by 14 days off

Location: Renard mine

Homeports: Chibougamau-Chapais, Val d’Or, Quebec and St-Hubert airports

Posting date: July 12, 2021

Deadline to apply: August 2, 2021

Stornoway is recruiting a Blockholer Operator. Under the supervision of the Foreman of the underground operations, the Blockholer Operator will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Check and properly maintain the blockholer drill;
• Safely move and position the blockholer drill;
• Drill manual or remote holes in bolders and blast;
• Ensure the activity-related tasks are performed efficiently and safely;
• Work closely with the supervisors, technical department, operators and teammates;
• Secure their work area;
• Actively participate in the planning, health and safety and training meetings;
• Adequately complete daily reports and other documents;
• Observe the work-related laws, rules and procedures;
• Perform all other related tasks.

Qualifications

• Vocational diploma (DEP) in drilling and blasting and/or relevant experience;
• Have 1 year experience in this position;
• Ability to read and interpret plans;
• Completed FMTM modules 1 to 5 and 7;
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license;
• Valid General Explosives Permit;
• Interested and able to work underground;
• Self-sufficient and resourceful;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Excellent organizational and task performance skills;
• Ability to work proactively and efficiently;
• Versatility and flexibility in performing tasks;
• Exemplary attitude regarding Health and Safety;
• Ability to communicate by radio in English and/or French;
• Work experience in an underground environment is considered an asset.