Face Miner

As a Face Miner, you will play a critical role in safely and efficiently delivering underground production activities. Working on the Polyhalite or Salt production panels as part of a production team, you will operate face line machinery to achieve planned output while ensuring safety is the overriding priority. You will contribute to maintaining a safe, productive mining environment that meets ICL Boulby’s high standards of safety, quality and operational performance.

The Responsibilities

Safety

Working safely at all times in line with ICL Boulby policies, procedures and emergency protocols.
Complying with risk assessments, method statements and all relevant Health & Safety legislation.
Understanding and following emergency procedures and ensuring work is carried out using safe working practices.
Actively identifying hazards and making informed decisions to manage risk and protect yourself and others.

Operational Tasks

Operating face line machinery safely and efficiently to achieve production targets.
Carrying out pre start checks and ensuring tools and equipment are used correctly and safely.
Completing all required documentation, including logbooks and production records.
Participating in SLAMs, risk assessments, method statements and pre shift briefings.
Ensuring all work is completed to required safety, quality and operational standards.

Planning and problem Solving

Planning your own work to ensure tasks are completed safely and effectively.
Identifying operational or safety issues and escalating them to the Overseer or appropriate personnel.
Using sound judgement to support hazard identification and risk management during the shift.

Teamwork and Communication

Working effectively as part of a production team to meet planned objectives safely.
Communicating changes, issues or concerns that may affect the safe operation of the district.
Participating in safety and operational briefings and providing constructive feedback.
Reporting work completed during the shift to the Overseer and supporting team communication.

Continuous Improvement

Contributing ideas and suggestions for improvements to safety, productivity and working practices.
Supporting the training, coaching and development of other team members where required.
Maintaining confidentiality in relation to individuals, operations and projects.

The Requirements

Experience & Knowledge

Good understanding of Health & Safety principles and underground working practices.
Awareness of mining support systems, ventilation, geology and technical services.
Good understanding of risk assessments and method statement development.
Minimum of 18 months underground experience.

Qualifications