Title Longhole Driller

ID 676

Location Schedule 5x5x4

Hourly Rate $55.49

Dimensions The Longhole Driller reports to the Underground Supervisor at the Hoyle Pond site to ensure the underground mine operates according to company, federal, provincial and municipal standards.

Purpose Operate mechanized longhole drill to production holes for mining stopes between levels. The longhole driller will have the ability to prepare their workplace headings to standard.

Safety & Sustainability Expectations

Is responsible for their health and safety as well as others

Will correct or report unsafe practices or conditions.

Maintains a protected and healthy place to work.

Make suggestions to improve any aspect of safety and will correct issues wherever possible.

Will understand and follow company policies and procedures

Learns and follows the safety rules and procedures for safe performance of the job.

Essential Job Duties

Must be able to operate mechanized longhole drill

Ability to be trained on tele-op longhole drilling from surface in between shifts

Must be able to setup and install casing for down holes

Must be able to read, understand and follow prints

Must be able to setup the workplace in a safe and productive fashion

Other work as assigned by supervisor

Education, Training & Experience

High School Diploma

Basic Underground Common Core (U0000, U0001, U0002 and U0012)

U0004 Drill Rock

U0006 Blast Rock

U0011 Extend Services





U0013 Operate Lifting Mechanism(s)

U0014 Forklift Operation

U0024 Operate Utility Vehicle

U0028 Operate Scissor Lift

U0080 Install and Maintain Underground Pipe System

U0082 Install and Maintain Underground Ventilation Equipment

U0090 Operate Mechanized Long Hole Drill

Fall arrest training

Lifting Mechanisms

Minimum of seven (7) years mining experience.

Compensation And Benefits

Health, Dental, Life, AD&D;, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;

Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and

Discretionary Site Bonus Program;

Additional Information This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery Silver.

We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.

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