Charge Up Operator – Underground (Bullant)

Norton Gold Fields Limited; 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

Life and disability insurance

Long service leave

Safety-first team

Job summary

Norton Gold Fields Limited is expanding its underground operations and seeks an experienced Underground Charge Up Operator for the Bullant Mine Site. You will work to develop and produce within the mine plan, adhering to safety and operational targets on each shift.

The role requires at least 2 years in underground mining, current WA shot-firing license, and DGSC; roster is 7/7 with residential or FIFO from Perth. Attractive remuneration and allowances are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in underground mining.
• Current WA Shot-firing license.
• Current WA Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGSC).
• Knowledge of Mine Regulations, Act and HSE Regulations.

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 improve 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.

Skills

Explosives handling

Underground mining

Safety compliance

Job description

Charge Up Operator – Underground (Bullant)

• Job Category: Mining - Operations

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 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?