Role highlights
Full Time
Permanent
Entry
On-site
The Underground Miner role at Nalunaq Mine, Greenland, requires hands-on experience in underground mining operations including drilling, blasting, scaling, bolting, mucking, and equipment operation. Candidates should be proficient in operating and maintaining mining machinery such as loaders, haul trucks, jumbo drills, and rock bolters. A strong emphasis is placed on adherence to strict safety and environmental standards, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), participation in safety meetings, training, emergency drills, and compliance with Greenlandic regulations and company policies. The role demands physical stamina to work in confined, physically demanding environments with long hours and shift rotations (4 weeks on/4 weeks off). Effective communication skills in English and/or Greenlandic are important for coordinating with team members, supervisors, and technical staff, as well as for shift handovers. Problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities are essential to identify and report equipment defects, unsafe conditions, and to support ground control activities such as installing mesh, bolts, and shotcrete. The position values teamwork and flexibility, requiring miners to assist colleagues and maintain clean, organized work areas. Entry-level candidates with a high school education and some prior underground mining experience, preferably Greenlandic, are preferred. Overall, the role demands practical mining skills, safety awareness, physical endurance, and the ability to work collaboratively in a remote, rotational mining environment.
About the role
Underground Miner
Role Summary
- Join the team at Nalunaq Mine, Greenland as an Underground Miner
- Perform various underground mining tasks (drilling, blasting, scaling, mucking, equipment operation)
- Adhere to strict safety and environmental standards
- Preferably seeking Greenlandic candidates with prior underground mining experience
Position Details
- Position: Underground Miner
- Rotation: 4 Weeks on / 4 Weeks off
- Location: Nalunaq Mine, Greenland
- Type: Full time
Responsibilities
Mining Operations
- Perform underground mining tasks: drilling, blasting, scaling, bolting, mucking
- Operate and maintain mining equipment (loaders, haul trucks, jumbo drills, rock bolters)
- Follow shift plans and instructions for safe and efficient ore extraction
- Support ground control by installing mesh, bolts, and shotcrete
- Assist in development and stope preparation (excavation, backfilling)
Safety and Compliance
- Strictly adhere to all safety protocols and use PPE at all times
- Conduct pre-operational equipment checks and report defects or safety concerns
- Participate in safety meetings, training, and emergency drills
- Ensure compliance with Greenlandic regulations and company policies
Maintenance and Housekeeping
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and tools
- Maintain clean and organized work areas
- Report and document maintenance issues or unsafe conditions promptly
Team Collaboration
- Work effectively with miners, supervisors, and technical staff to achieve targets
- Communicate during shift handovers for seamless operations
- Support team members as needed for safe and efficient operations
Requirements
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship
- Flexibility to work shifts in a remote, rotational setting
- Good communication skills in English and/or Greenlandic
- Teamwork skills; ability to report and work with maintenance and technical teams
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in physically demanding and confined environments
- Capable of handling long hours, standing for extended periods, and performing required tasks
How to Apply
- Interested candidates should submit their CV and references to [email protected]
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