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Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Driller II - Climax Mine in Leadville, Colorado
Climax Molybdenum is the world's leading producer of molybdenum and has a long, successful history of doing business in a safe, highly efficient and socially responsible manner. We have operated in Colorado for more than 100 years and today have mining and milling operations near Leadville, Kremmling and Empire. Our Climax mine is located between Frisco and Leadville. Our Henderson mine and mill are an hour's drive apart - separated by the Continental Divide and a 15-mile conveyor system (10 miles is underground). The Henderson mine is about 50 miles west of Denver and 10 miles west of Empire, and the mill is located between Dillon and Kremmling.
Description Highly skilled individual who performs duties related to the safe operation of diesel and electric drills at a highly skilled level.
- Responsible for:
- Drilling quality primary and secondary blast holes, drilling to proper depth, and proper collaring of drill holes
- Identifying and reporting any mechanical issues on the drill and recognizing when bits are wearing and require replacement
- Recognizing hazards associated with drilling next to banks and high walls
- Drilling angle holes and drilling in native ground
- Safely moves and positions power cables when operating drill around shovels
- May be required to:
- Bend drill steels, change bits and stabilizers and assist maintenance personnel with pipe changes
- Operate manual or automated drills
- Manually measure drill holes after drilling for quality control
Operate other pieces of mobile equipment as necessary for business needs
Responsible for the knowledge and safe performance of the following procedures: drilling in fill, using drill fire suppression system, loading drill on low-boy, breaking drill pipe, lowering and raising the mast, mounting and dismounting of drill, and drilling near overhead power lines
- Responsible for knowing and performing proper tramming techniques, such as, properly and safely move from one drill hole to the next, properly and safely move from one bench to the next, properly and safely navigate on uneven grades, and properly securing the drill string
- Frequently communicates and interacts with blasting crew to properly clear drill for blasting
Minimum Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of mobile equipment operating experience
- Knowledge of the proper pattern approach and proper sequence of drill patterns
- Knowledge of ground composition and geology
- Knowledge of blasting operations procedures
- Ability to safely and properly lift heavy and unstable objects, such as drill bits and stabilizers
Preferred Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED
BENEFITS: Monthly Housing Stipend Potential sign on bonus Relocation assistance, 401k with company match Medical/Dental/Vision (Start on day 1 of employment) Pay range: $23.50 - $35.00 per hour
*See job post at www.fmjobs.com for more details and requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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