REDPATH MINING · 13 hours ago
Miner
Round Mountain, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expRedpath Mining is a company committed to providing exceptional service in the mining industry. The Miner role involves operating various mining equipment, ensuring safety, and performing tasks necessary for underground mining operations.
Civil EngineeringConstructionMining
Responsibilities
To conduct pre-start and post-operation inspections of the assigned equipment
To operate one (1) or more of the following equipment in accordance with established Standard Work Procedures (SWP):
Identify unsafe conditions in underground headings - high level of alertness required
Scale back and walls as required to make the workplace safe
Drill holes using hand-held pneumatic drills or drill-boom mounted on bolter
Insert rock bolt following approved method of installation
Install other ground support components as required such as welded wire mesh and shotcrete
Install or fix existing mines services such as vent tubing and pipes using various lifting equipment such as scissor trucks, chain blocks and hand tools
Load explosives, set fuses, and detonate explosives to produce desired blasting patterns and rock fragmentation in underground mines
Operate scooptram, load-haul-dump (LHD) machine or mucking machine to load and haul ore from stopes, drifts and drawpoints to ore passes
Perform duties required to ensure safety and to support the mining advance, such as scaling loose rock from walls and roof, drilling and installing rock bolts, extending and installing air and water pipes, operating ore loading machinery, inspecting mine shafts, operating hoists that transport people, equipment and materials through mine shafts, and constructing timber supports and cribbing if required
Perform routine maintenance of mining machinery
Operates multiple pieces of powered and non-powered mining equipment such as rock drills, muckers, forklifts, bolters, loaders, haulers, scalers etc. to complete daily tasks
Drill, blast, operate mining machinery, and perform related duties to extract ore in underground mines and to construct tunnels, passageways and shafts to facilitate mining operations
Assess all excavations and install ground support in development or reconditioned areas as per plan and section as the development progresses
Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner
Able to operate Single and Two Boom Jumbo
Able to operate 6yd and 9yd Loaders
Able to understand different rock types and drilling/blasting procedures to minimize over-break
Able to operate mechanized bolter
Able to operate shotcrete equipment
Able to handle explosives and load rounds in a safe and productive manner
Able to install utilities such as ventilation and air/water pipe
Understand confined space, fall protection, equipment isolation, and standards and procedures
Responsible to keep work areas safe and free of hazards. Performs Field Level Risk Assessments
Must be able to follow proper procedures to ensure safety and to control equipment damage
Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner
Comply with daily, weekly and monthly safety directives, policies, and procedures
If required to operate a company vehicle during the course of employment, must meet the requirements to be an eligible user of company vehicles. Must possess a current State Driver’s License and acceptable driving record
Maintain confidentiality with respect to Redpath and client information
Complies with and ensure compliance with Redpath’s Policies and Procedures as detailed in the appropriate manuals, handbooks, directives, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Able to work in excess of 40 hours a week, overtime, day and nights, weekends, holidays and shift rotations
Compliance with Redpath Core Competencies is an essential duty and responsibility
The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Assist other job functions as required
May operate equipment such as: forklifts, cranes, and small mobile equipment
Qualification
Required
Underground miners typically need a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate
2-3 years' experience in underground mining operations
Experience working with mining associated mobile heavy equipment, tools, etc
Must be able to demonstrate proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment and materials
Knowledge of the mining industry underground environment
Ability to read and understand engineering prints (civil work, structural work, rock excavation work)
Knowledge and understanding of mine regulations pertaining to construction in mining
Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills, both verbal and written
High level of attention to detail, neatness and accuracy
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Ability to pass background clearance check, drug screening and physical
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to prepare written reports and correspondence
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
Preferred
Post-secondary education, two-year associate degree in mining technology or a similar field encouraged
Company
REDPATH MINING
Established in 1962, The Redpath Group is an experienced, full-service solutions provider to the global underground mining industry.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-11-05
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