WIPP Miner

Harrison Western was founded in 1968 and has provided superior design and construction services to the mining and civil industries for over 50 years. We have entered a Joint Venture with Shaft Sinkers to construct a new utility shaft at WIPP (Waste isolation Pilot Plant). WIPP is a Department of Energy facility located near Carlsbad, New Mexico. When the project is completed, the final shaft will measure 26 feet in diameter and extend to 2,275 feet below the surface. 

We are looking for experienced shaft miners. Shaft miners work under the directions of other mine personnel performing physical activities in support of completing mine development, construction and maintenance.

The WIPP project is expected to take up to three years to complete. Open positions will be based on the operational need and may be months to years in duration. All positions are located at the WIPP site, 26 miles southeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Loading of explosives
• Mucking with Clam operator
• Drilling of rounds with the shaft Jumbo
• Construction of concrete forms and movement of shaft forms, alignment and pouring of concrete
• Drilling and installation of shaft support
• Shotcrete

Skills and Specifications:

• Ability to take direction from supervision
• Recognize hazards and safety risks
• Familiar with equipment and tools required for the position
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Work in a standing, seated, or other physical positions
• Must be able to obtain ATF Clearance
• Shaft Sinking experience preferred

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Per Diem 
• 3 Medical plans to choose from
• Vision and Dental plans
• 401k with Company match that is immediately vested.

Harrison Western Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff and termination. Harrison Western is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the HR department at hr@harwest.com.