What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underground Miner position at Eagle Mine LLC?
Lundin Mining is a diversified Canadian base metals mining company with operations and projects in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Portugal, Sweden and the United States of America, primarily producing copper, zinc, gold, and nickel.
Role Summary
The Underground Miner is responsible for safe and efficient mining practices related to all aspects of underground long hole stoping and cut and fill mining.Main Responsibilities | Activities
The Underground Miner is responsible for safe and efficient mining practices related to all aspects of underground long hole stoping and cut and fill mining.Main Responsibilities | Activities
Vacation:
Role Summary
The Underground Miner is responsible for safe and efficient mining practices related to all aspects of underground long hole stoping and cut and fill mining.Main Responsibilities | Activities
- Must be able to operate jumbos, loaders, bolters, and trucks, and support equipment safely and proficiently.· Performs drilling, blasting, mucking, bolting, hauling, and support activities.
- Determines the number of explosives, placement, and firing sequences with the goal of reducing overbreak and underbreak.
- Must be alert to any conditions which could pose a safety hazard or result in injury or equipment breakdown or damage, and to report or correct such conditions immediately.
- Must fill out pre- shift safety checklist on all machines instructed to operate.
- Must fill out the shift data into Deswik.OPS operator app throughout shift.
- Must be able to accurately track inventory levels of explosives daily, weekly and monthly.
- Safely transport explosives throughout the mine using various pieces of material handling equipment.
- Must be able to train other employees on the safe operation of the required machines.
- Participate in operational and safety training.
- Must do routine greasing, oiling, servicing, and cleaning of machines.
- Performs other duties as assignedEducation, Qualifications and Experience
- 1-5 years of underground hard-rock mining experience required.· Experience mining in and around stressed ground preferred.
- Ability to work safely and effectively in an underground mining environment.
- Solid understanding of all underground mining equipment.
- Be able to obtain proper clearance to work with explosives.
The Underground Miner is responsible for safe and efficient mining practices related to all aspects of underground long hole stoping and cut and fill mining.Main Responsibilities | Activities
- Must be able to operate jumbos, loaders, bolters, and trucks, and support equipment safely and proficiently.· Performs drilling, blasting, mucking, bolting, hauling, and support activities.
- Determines the number of explosives, placement, and firing sequences with the goal of reducing overbreak and underbreak.
- Must be alert to any conditions which could pose a safety hazard or result in injury or equipment breakdown or damage, and to report or correct such conditions immediately.
- Must fill out pre- shift safety checklist on all machines instructed to operate.
- Must fill out the shift data into Deswik.OPS operator app throughout shift.
- Must be able to accurately track inventory levels of explosives daily, weekly and monthly.
- Safely transport explosives throughout the mine using various pieces of material handling equipment.
- Must be able to train other employees on the safe operation of the required machines.
- Participate in operational and safety training.
- Must do routine greasing, oiling, servicing, and cleaning of machines.
- Performs other duties as assignedEducation, Qualifications and Experience
- 1-5 years of underground hard-rock mining experience required.· Experience mining in and around stressed ground preferred.
- Ability to work safely and effectively in an underground mining environment.
- Solid understanding of all underground mining equipment.
- Be able to obtain proper clearance to work with explosives.
Vacation:
- Based on years of relevant work experience
- 365 Day Employees: 7 paid holidays; 40 floating holiday hours; Non-exempt employees receive 2x pay for all hours worked on a holiday.
- 8-hour Employees: 96 floating holiday hours
- 10-hour Employees: 110 floating holiday hours
- 56 hours per year
- Your choice of two medical plans, one with a Health Savings Account.
- Eagle Mine pays 100% of premiums for both medical plan options.
- Eagle Mine contributes to your HSA if enrolled in the Simply Blue HSA Plan.
- Both medical plan options offer 100% covered preventative care.
- If medical coverage is waived, you will receive an opt out amount of $85 per pay period.
- RX program included in medical plans: Optum RX
- Voluntary pre-tax employee contributions, up to IRS limit, for HSA and FSA accounts.
- Debit card or claim submission for eligible expenses.
- Must be enrolled in the Simply Blue HSA plan.
- Quarterly employer contribution: $200/quarter for 1-person plan, $400/quarter for a two-person or family plan.
- HSA funds can be used for eligible medical, dental, vision and RX expenses.
- Must be enrolled in non-HSA plan.
- Elected funds are available immediately, deductions are made from your paycheck 2x per month.
- Health FSA funds can be used for eligible medical, dental, vision, and RX expenses.
- Use it or lose it; $610 carryover; no minimum election needed.
- Can be enrolled in HSA plan.
- Elected funds are available immediately, deductions are made from your paycheck 2x per month.
- Limited FSA funds can be used for eligible dental and vision expenses.
- Use it or lose it; $610 carryover limit; no minimum election needed.
- Available for childcare tax dependents, under 13 or adult physically/mentally incapable of self-care.
- Elected amount available accrued; Reimbursements occur as service is incurred.
- 90-day run-out period
- 80% of premium paid by Eagle Mine.
- Preventative care is covered at 100%; basic care 90%; major care 60%; $1,500 annual max.
- Orthodontics covered at 50% up to lifetime maximum of $1,500.
- Premium cost paid by employee.
- Eye exam every 12 months
- Lenses for glasses or contacts every 12 months; frames every 12 months.
- Eligible after 3 full months of employment.
- Company match up to 6%.
- Eligible for an added employer only contribution after 1 year of employment.
- 3-year vesting schedule (33.33% vested per year).
- STIP percentage is based upon stratum level and role.
- Target award included in the offer letter.
- Rewards achievement against business and personal goals.
- Company provided life insurance: 2x annual salary; AD&D, 3x annual salary.
- Voluntary life and AD&D (employee, spouse, dependent children) available
- Accident Insurance coverage available – Injuries on and off the job
- Critical Illness Insurance coverage available – Diagnosis and treatments of major critical illnesses (cancer, stroke, organ transplant, kidney failure, etc.)
- Eligible after 1 year of service.
- Number of weeks paid at 100% or 50% of pre-disability earnings or unpaid leave is based on length of service and medical certification.
- Eligible after 1 year of service and 180 days of STD has been exhausted.
- LTD 50% pre-disability wages with medical certification & years of service.
- Voluntary LTD buy-up at employees’ expense to 66.66% pre-disability wages.
- 80% pay after 1 year of service, 100% pay after 2 years of service.
- Maternity: 8 weeks
- Parental: 4 weeks
- Adoption: 4 weeks
- Up to $600 reimbursement each year
- Can be used for eligible fitness activities, home gym equipment, gym membership, nutrition classes, massage, chiropractic, acupuncture, bikes, winter sports equipment, water sports equipment, etc.
- Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost.
- Confidential work and life resources available to employees and their families
- 5 Counseling sessions per year per household family member (2 can be used towards wellness coaching)
- Available to full-time employees with 6 months of service.
- Tuition, books, and fees reimbursed at 75% with C or better.
- Maximum reimbursement of $5,250 per year.
- Available to full-time employees with 6 months of service upon confirmation of student loans.
- Monthly employer payment towards your student loan of $437.50. Maximum of $5,250 per year.
- Can participate in either Education OR Student Loan repayment in each calendar year.
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