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Eagle Mine

Underground Miner

Eagle Mine, Big Bay, Michigan, us, 49808

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Underground Miner

– Eagle Mine

Role Summary The Underground Miner is responsible for the safe and efficient advance of all lateral development.

Main Responsibilities & Activities

Operate jumbos, loaders, bolters, jacklegs, and trucks safely and proficiently.

Perform drilling, blasting, mucking, and bolting activities.

Determine the number of explosives, placement, and firing sequences to reduce overbreak and underbreak.

Maintain safety: be alert to conditions that could pose a safety hazard, report or correct them immediately.

Fill out pre‑shift safety checklist on all machines prior to operation.

Enter shift data into Deswik.OPS operator app throughout the shift.

Accurately track inventory levels of explosives daily, weekly, and monthly.

Safely transport explosives throughout the mine using material‑handling equipment.

Train other employees on the safe operation of the required machines.

Participate in operational and safety training.

Perform routine greasing, oiling, servicing, and cleaning of machines.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Qualifications and Experience

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Six (6) or more years of experience operating haul trucks.

1–5 years of underground hard‑rock mining experience required.

Experience mining in and around stressed ground preferred.

Ability to work safely and effectively in an underground mining environment.

Solid understanding of all underground mining equipment.

Ability to obtain proper clearance to work with explosives.

Key Personal Competencies

Action Oriented – initiates timely action to address important issues.

Collaborates – encourages unity rather than “us vs. them” thinking.

Communicates Effectively – clear, concise, professional communication.

Decision Quality – considers various inputs, criteria, and trade‑offs.

Ensures accountability – follows through on commitments.

Manages Ambiguity – accepts needed change despite uncertainty.

HSEC Accountabilities

Accept personal responsibility for HSEC.

Identify hazards, unsafe actions, and conditions that could cause damage, injury, or environmental impact.

Obey instructions that protect personal health and safety, and that of others.

Report promptly to Manager any situations where HSEC requirements are not conformed to.

Avoid endangerment to any other person through actions or omissions.

Use only equipment you are trained to operate safely and in an environmentally responsible manner.

Participate in HSEC training.

Report all incidents – injuries, near misses, community interactions, environmental impacts, spills, unsafe work practices, etc.

Benefits Offered

Vacation

Holidays

Sick Leave

Health Insurance

HSA and FSA

BCBSM Dental

BCBSM Vision

401(k) Plan

Short‑Term Incentive Plan (STIP)

Life Insurance AD&D

Accident and Critical Illness

Short‑Term Disability (STD)

Long‑Term Disability

Parental Leave

Wellness / Fit for Everyone

EAP

Education Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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