RESIDENTIAL LOCATION: Kalgoorlie, WA
WORK SITE: Federal & Bullant
ROSTER: 7:7 (Residential or FIFO Ex Perth)
PACKAGE: Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Family Private Health Insurance + Death and TPD Coverage or Allowance + Mental Health Programs + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits
ABOUT NORTON GOLD FIELDS
Norton Gold Fields is one of Australia’s largest domestic gold producers with mining and processing complex in Western Australia’s world-class Kalgoorlie Goldfields region. Currently, we are progressing development plans to develop a series of expansion projects in the region.
Our vision is to be the leading gold producer, setting the industry benchmark in safety, teamwork, innovation, operational efficiency, and cost control.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The work of Underground Grader Operator encompasses health and safety tasks, grader operations for underground mine development and production, grader and related equipment inspections.
Assist in achieving development and / or production targets each shift within the mine plan.
- Conduct pre starts on equipment prior to operation.
- Initiate and participate in equipment handovers with Underground Shift Supervisor and cross shift operator.
- Safe, efficient, and productive operation of underground grader.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and be innovative in selecting, using, and improving the correct procedure, process, or technique to solve problems, execute tasks and safely operate the grader.
- Operate equipment to Best Practice to minimise damage on equipment.
- Provide assistance to other mining operators as and when required.
- Coach new and/or inexperienced operators.
- Maintain roads and drains to a high standard.
- Report any observed hazards.
- Conduct manual scaling technique as required.
- Share knowledge and/or experiences with crew and/or management.
- Must ensure that the Mines Safety and Inspection Act and the Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations are adhered to, and the company safety standards and policies are followed. Maintain a high level of housekeeping
ABOUT YOU
- Current unrestricted “C” Class Western Australian manual drivers’ licence.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Grader operator.
- Western Australian DGSC (desirable).
- Basic electrical and mechanical knowledge of underground equipment.
- Current West Australian Shot-firing licence (desirable).
- Senior First Aid Certificate (desirable).
- Underground Metalliferous Mining Certificate II, III or IV (desirable).
EMPLOYER QUESTIONS
- Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
- Have you completed a qualification in underground metalliferous mining?
- How many years’ experience do you have as an Underground Grader Operator?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- Do you have underground mining experience?
- Are you licenced to drive a manual vehicle?
- Are you willing to relocate for this role?