Face Miner

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 
•    Level 2 Skills for Life (Numeracy, Literacy, ITQ) or GCSE equivalent/higher.
•    Risk Assessment training.
•    IOSH Working Safely.
•    Effective communication skills.