Underground Miner-Pipe Crew-Construction

Position Summary As a Pipe Crew/Construction Miner, you will build and repair underground mine infrastructure such as metal paste line systems. Secondary work will support Construction and Support crews, including concrete pours, air door installs, sump/demarking, pump rebuilds, utilities, pipe fusing, and fan installations. You will work on a remote island 18 miles outside of Juneau, Alaska, starting your shift by inspecting the workplace, equipment, and tasks. The role demands independent work, troubleshooting/mechanical maintenance, welding, fabrication, and proficiency in pipe installation. What You Can Expect in This Role Training first: Every hire receives MSHA training during the first four days, plus department‑level safety training. Apply mechanical aptitude in operating and maintaining trucks, utility vehicles, loaders, and supporting equipment. Work on a remote island and live in a mining camp if not Juneau‑based. Straight night shift 14 on / 14 off with different crew rosters. Daily workplace inspections and priority work planning. Pass background screening for ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms). Rigorous safety inspections before each workday. Supportive team environment. Job Responsibilities Install, inspect, and repair paste lines, including bracing and brackets. Install ground anchor bolts (e.g., dywidags) using jackleg/stoper drill as needed. Weld and fabricate bracing or other construction‑related work. Cut and groove steel pipe. Support Construction Crew (dayshift) or Support Crew with concrete pours, air door installs, dewatering infrastructure, pump rebuilds, utilities, pipe fusing, fan installations, and replacement of older utility lines. Safety, Health & Environmental Responsibilities Comply with all necessary safety requirements. Ensure personal and team safety by acting responsibly. Identify, eliminate, and report hazards promptly. Report incidents and accidents as soon as practicable. Cooperate in incident investigations and disclose all incident information. Use and maintain PPE. Provide process improvement suggestions. Support management in change initiatives. Maintain plant and equipment within safe operating limits. Ensure correct equipment use for each job. Participate in risk assessment methodology and safety initiatives. Receive required training and instruction. Maintain good housekeeping standards. Essential Functions Build, maintain, and repair paste system infrastructure, including piping and supports. Inspect paste lines for proactive maintenance to reduce failures. Work night shift under alternating Support Shifters, coordinating with Underground General Foremen. Follow work plans to meet critical paste deadlines. Construction/Support Position Summary Form and pour concrete work. Perform sump and dewatering system tasks including valving and pumps. Handle air door work and bulkhead processes. Assist Support Crew with utilities and pipe fusing. Replace older utility lines on main ramps (e.g., air leak repairs). Skills Required Work independently with minimal supervision. Welding/Fabrication. Pipe installation. Mechanical ability. Read construction drawings. Construction and pipe experience. Concrete experience. Jackleg experience. Slinging and rigging experience. Working at heights experience. Equipment operation experience. Qualifications Education Requirements High school graduation or equivalent. Experience One year or more of heavy equipment operation experience preferred (vocational training or combination of training and experience acceptable). Underground construction and utility experience required. Other Qualifications UG MSHA certification helpful but not required. Related vocational training preferred. Must obtain ATF clearance. Pass a pre‑employment physical and drug screen. Pass a position‑specific physical demands assessment. Physical Demands Employees may be frequently required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods; use hand and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must be able to talk and hear. Abilities Tested POET Test Lift with 2 hands from floor to waist: 61 lbs. × 2 Lift with 2 hands from floor to shoulders: 58 lbs. × 2 Lift with 2 hands from floor to crown: 40 lbs. × 5 Pushing and Pulling Abilities Push horizontally with hands between waist and mid‑chest, peak force 90 lbs. with two hands. Pull horizontally with hands between waist and mid‑chest, peak force 90 lbs. with two hands. Carrying Abilities Carry with 2 hands at self‑selected height: 61 lbs. distance of 10 feet. Stair/Ladder Climbing Abilities Stair climb: Climb up and down 49 steps. Ladder climb test: Climb up and down 60 rungs. Agilities Stooping and twisting: Alternate toe touches 3 each side. Kneeling: Kneel on one knee, return to standing, then on opposite knee. Repeat 3 each knee. Sustained squatting: Functional squat held 30 seconds. Repetitive squatting: 3 repetitions. Other Physical Demands Vision – Constant Able to judge distances and spatial relationships while driving and walking underground. Able to operate machinery and read gauges with clear vision. Maintain awareness of traffic and navigate terrain safely. Speaking – Occasional Communicate with co‑workers and supervisors on radio and in person. Hearing – Occasional Must wear hearing protection while working in the mine. Work Environment & Job Schedule Employees may be frequently exposed to underground work environments, outside weather conditions, wet/humid conditions, extreme cold or heat, hazardous wildlife, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical shock risk, explosives, and vibration. Noise levels are typically very loud. The position may require work on nights, weekends, and rotating shifts; shift schedules may require residency in an island camp during work rotations. Compensation & Benefits Hecla Greens Creek offers competitive pay based on experience and an excellent low‑cost benefits package covering medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, and life insurance. Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with company match. Applications & Resumes Applicants must possess current authorization to work in the United States. Resumes are welcome but must be uploaded online and attached to your completed online employment application. Apply at http://www.hecla.com/careers/ . Equal Opportunity Employer Hecla Greens Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please visit Hecla's website at www.hecla.com and our recruiting page at http://www.hecla.com/careers/ . #J-18808-Ljbffr