Job Description

McEwen Inc. has four producing mines, located in Nevada, Ontario, Mexico, and Argentina, and also has exposure to copper through its subsidiary McEwen Copper, owner of the large Los Azules copper deposit in Argentina. Our goal is to further develop into a strong and profitable gold and silver producer, focused on the Americas. In order to do that, we need great talent. McEwen Inc. currently has an opening at our Fox Complex Sites for a:

Underground Construction Miner

Reporting to the Underground Mine Supervisor and Underground Mine Captain, the Underground Construction Miner is responsible for the efficient completion of day-to-day mining activities and the transportation of materials to surface, based on miner experience level.He or she must be a committed team player with a strong knowledge and dedication to safety, production methods and equipment care. Other duties may include equipment maintenance, cleaning and assisting with the training and mentorship of other miners.

The list of duties and responsibilities below is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the employee will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position. All employees are required to be professional, cooperative, and flexible in line with the requirements of the position.

Operational / Technical Execution

• Drill and install rebar for ventilation and refuge station bulkheads using Jackleg drill machine
• Able to use both an automated Oncrete type shotcrete machine as well as apply shotcrete using traditional shotcrete nozzle methodology
• Able to dump, spread and level wet concrete
• Muck out underground materials by operating a Load Haul Dump machine
• Perform pre and post blast long hole checklists
• Identify different types of underground explosives
• Install ground support with rebar, mechanical bolts, split sets and screen
• Operate and work off a scissor lift deck and or muck pile
• Install air, ventilation and water systems in production and development areas
• Maintain high level of housekeeping in work areas
• Understand and apply safe work practices
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the prescribed manner
• Underground and surface mining environments- may have to work in dusty, hot or cold and noisy conditions (control measures are in place with dust control and ventilation).
• Other duties that may arise from time to time relating to construction activities.

General Administration and Controls

• Maintain a high level of housekeeping in work areas.
• Understand and apply safe work practices.
• Follow all company policies and standards.
• Other duties that may arise from time to time.

Qualifications and Skills Requirement

• Must be authorized to work in Canada.
• Valid driver’s license (G2 or higher class) and a reliable means of transportation.
• Must be organized and able to communicate with supervisors and/or managers.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Willing to work in different weather conditions including extreme cold and heat.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Must be highly self-motivated and able to follow established procedures and meet standards while working unsupervised.
• Always maintain a safety conscious mentality as well as possess the ability to work safely and efficiently.
• Must have underground common core
• 5-7 years’ work experience in an underground mine environment
• Must have underground common core.
• Willing to work shift work.
• Must be physically fit and capable of performing physical labor such as lifting.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Diversity and Inclusion

McEwen is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our communities, in which we live and work.

To apply for this position please email your resume to:

ontariocareers@mcewenmining.com

To find out more information about McEwen Inc. please visit us at:

McEwen thanks all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

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