Charge Up Operator – Underground (Bullant)

Norton Gold Fields Pty Ltd; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential allowance

Site allowance

Meters Bonus

Private health insurance

Gym membership discount

Insurance (Death & TPD)

Pro-rata long service leave

Job summary

Norton Gold Fields is seeking an Underground Charge Up Operator for Kalgoorlie, WA, working at Bullant Mine Site. The role offers a 7/7 roster with a residential preferred or FIFO option from Perth and an attractive package including residential and site allowances, bonuses, and private health options.

Responsibilities include explosives handling, equipment pre-starts, and integrating with mine plans to achieve safe, timely development.Requires 2+ years underground mining and relevant licenses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in underground mining.
• Current unrestricted “C” Class WA Manual driver’s license.
• Current WA Shot-firing license.
• Current WA Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGSC).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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

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?