Experienced Underground Miner Job at Coeur Mining, Juneau, AK

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  • Coeur Mining
  • Juneau, AK

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We Pursue a Higher Standard

Coeur Mining is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing, precious metals producer with four wholly-owned operations: the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.

Coeur Alaska’s Kensington mine comprises an underground, hard-rock gold mine, associated milling facilities and a campsite in the historic Berners Bay Mining District, 45 miles north-northwest of Juneau. The mine is accessed via company transportation including bus rides and a boat ride through Lynn Canal.

Coeur Alaska is an integral part of the local community and actively supports education and workforce development programs, environmental stewardship efforts, arts and culture, and local nonprofit agencies through monetary investments, in-kind support, and employee volunteerism.

Approximately 380 miners, mechanics, engineers, operators, geologists, environmental technicians, exploration, and business leaders operate the Kensington mine. Coeur Alaska prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.

About the Job:

The Underground Miner position will report to the Mine Supervisor. The schedule for this position is 14 days on at the mine site located about 45-miles north of Juneau, accessible only through company transportation, and 14 days off.

Responsibilities:

  • Set-up and inspect equipment prior to operation. Thoroughly pre-shift equipment - check all fluids, fuel, engine oil, hydraulic oil etc., tires, steering, brakes etc. for all Mine equipment including; drills, bolters, man-lifts, muckers, haul trucks, and all other applicable mobile equipment.
  • Maintain safe working area through effective methods of work area inspections and safe work practices; inspection, mechanical & hand scaling, work area clean-up, etc.
  • Work with/or as Blaster (if licensed) to load and blast UG faces.
  • Utilize in-house drilling equipment to drill planned and directed shot patterns.
  • Ability to operate multiple pieces of powered mining equipment such as rock drills, bolters, loaders, haulers, scalers, pumps, etc. safely and effectively.
  • Maintain berms and scale mine workings and high-walls to maintain acceptable ground control throughout mine to ensure safe access.
  • Examine materials, or products visually or with hands, in order to ensure conformance to established standards.
  • Clear and level benches as required.
  • Clean, adjust and maintain equipment, using hand tools if/as needed.
  • Uses shovels, cutters, scaling bars, and other hand tools proficiently as part of the mining process
  • Ability to identify, maintain and (if applicable) repair minor/general maintenance on underground equipment.
  • Perform all other duties as cross-trained and requested.
  • Attend meetings as required or directed.
  • Perform all applicable required paperwork and workplace documentation as required by the company.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

  • Ability to work safe and promote safe behavior in others.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience operating underground mining equipment.
  • Able to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear.
  • Able to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, or controls.
  • Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Able to climb ladders and to work at heights.
  • Able to work in all weather conditions.
  • Able to move/carry objects up to 50 lbs.
  • Able to wear appropriate and required underground Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Sets high standards for self and others, builds trust, and takes accountability.
  • Preference given to Alaska residents.

Notice to Applicants:

After you apply, you will receive an email confirming the receipt of your application. Please allow up to 3 weeks for review of your application as many hiring managers work a rotational schedule that results in longer review periods. Due to a high volume of applications, we are unable to speak to every applicant individually. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by Coeur. If you are not selected for an interview you will be notified via email after the position has been filled.

It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Tags

Local area, Shift work,

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