Details:
Paste Construction Miner
Trafigura Group has an immediate need for qualified Paste Construction Miners at its Myra Falls
Mine on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Myra Falls Mine is an underground mine operation
located 90 km southwest of Campbell River, BC in the picturesque surroundings of Strathcona
Provincial Park. Surrounded by mountains and lakes, the trip to the mine has some of the world’s
most impressive views.
This is an onsite position and daily travel between the Campbell River/Courtenay area and the
mine site is required. Bus transportation is provided. The shift schedule will 7X7, rotating
Days/Nights, 10 hours. If you like to work with people in a working environment to deliver
results, and you enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle of Vancouver Island’s coastal life, this could
be your opportunity.
Make Myra Falls Mine your next career choice!
We are looking for Paste Construction Miners to join our Mine Operations team. Reporting to
the Underground Mine Manager, this position is responsible for the preparation and installation
of the paste line, construction of bulkheads, and ensuring adequate supports are in place. This
position will monitor paste pours. Additional responsibilities include performing general
maintenance and repairs of the paste line. Underground mining experience is essential.
Employee will be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Myra Falls offers a competitive wage, comprehensive benefit package, Pension and Group
RRSP contributions for retirement planning. The successful candidate will be required to
relocate to the area or travel and accommodation will be the responsibility of the successful
applicant. Relocation assistance to the Campbell River area may be available.
Qualifications & Experience:
o Knowledge & understanding of what safe production means.
o Work collaboratively with supervisory, maintenance & technical personnel and
operators responsible for other processes, equipment and /or systems.
o Promote a strong Health & Safety Culture by always maintaining a safe working
environment.
o Installation of Paste fill pipe, hole inserts, brackets and associated paste pipe
infrastructure
o Operate scissor lift, hand-held drills and install hangar brackets
o Installation of paste bulk-heads – pre-fabricated or constructed
o Monitoring of paste distribution lines, bulkheads and stopes during paste pours
o Scoop operation, welding, previous paste system & Shot-Crete experience will
be favourably considered
o Working Conditions:
o Employee will be required to walk on uneven surfaces.
o Must be able to lift 50lbs.
o Employees will be required to climb ladders, stairs, and conveyor galleys.
o Employee will be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
o Employee will be exposed to loud noises and dusty work environments.