RESIDENTIAL LOCATION: Kalgoorlie, WA
WORK SITE: Underground – Bullant Mine Site
ROSTER: 7/7 (Residential Preferred or FIFO Ex Perth)
PACKAGE: Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Insurance + Private Health + Gym Membership Discount + Meters Bonus
ABOUT THE ROLE
Norton Gold Fields is expanding its underground operations and is looking for an experienced Charge Up Operator to join one of our four underground mines.
We are seeking a Underground Charge Up Operator who will work in a safe and efficient manner to achieve development and production targets each shift within the mine plan.
KEY DUTIES AND TASKS
- Initiate safe explosives handling including transport and signage.
- Handle safe use of explosives underground including charging, priming and firing.
- Conduct pre starts on equipment prior to operation.
- Initiate and participate in equipment handovers with Underground Shift Supervisor and cross shift operator.
- Follow and interpret mine plan instructions, profiles designs and ground support patterns to achieve good quality development in a timely manner.
- Exercise good judgment and improving the correct procedure, process or technique.
- Bogging and transporting material to underground trucks or designated areas as directed by your Underground Shift Supervisor each shift.
- Report significant changes in the ground conditions and use of consumables.
- Operate the equipment to Best Practice to minimise damage on equipment.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 2 years in underground mining
- Basic knowledge of Mine Regulations, Act and HSE Regulations.
- Current unrestricted “C” Class WA Manual driver’s license.
- Current WA Shot-firing license.
- Current WA Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGSC).
BENEFITS
- Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
- $12k residential allowance per annum, for employees residing in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
- $4.8k site allowance per annum.
- Monthly Meters Bonus
- Fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover or an allowance of $4.8k.
- Fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance or an allowance of $2.4k.
- Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
- Work with a team that prioritises safety.
EMPLOYER QUESTIONS
Your application will include the following questions:
- Do you have a current Australian driver’s licence?
- How many years’ experience do you have as an Underground Charge Up Operator?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- Do you have underground mining experience?
- What’s your expected annual base salary?
- Are you licenced to drive a manual vehicle?
- Are you willing to relocate for this role?