Mining Excavator Operator - Residential Allowance

Norton Gold Fields Pty Ltd; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential allowance

Site allowance

Private health insurance

Family health cover

Death and TPD coverage

Gym membership discount

Long service leave

Job summary

Norton Gold Fields Pty Ltd is seeking a Digger Operator to safely and efficiently operate excavators in a mining production environment at Golden Cities or Binduli. You will also operate other equipment like dozers, graders, water carts and dump trucks as needed to support production mining operations.

The role requires 12 months excavator experience and 3 years mining experience, WA Class C licence, and open-pit mining familiarity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months excavator experience and 3 years mining experience.
• WA Class C Driver’s Licence (unrestricted).
• Open pit/mining experience desirable.
• Knowledge of Mine Regulations, Act and HSE Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators safely and efficiently in a mining production environment.
• Interpret survey instructions and dig plans to place ore and waste correctly.
• Direct trucks to stockpile areas and manage haulage to optimise productivity.
• Coordinate with surveyors and geologists to meet grade control markings.
• Complete daily safety checks, take five and JSA risk assessments as required.
• Maintain loading faces and minimise disruption to loading/haulage cycles.

Skills

Excavator operation

Mining experience

Open-pit mining

Tools

Hitachi EX 1200

Hitachi 2600

Hitachi 3600

Komatsu 1500

CAT 777F

CAT 785F

CAT D10T

Komatsu PC1250

Komatsu WA900

CAT988/992

Grader 16M/18M

Water Carts

Job description

Norton Gold Fields Pty Ltd is seeking a Digger Operator to safely and efficiently operate excavators in a mining production environment at Golden Cities or Binduli. You will also operate other equipment like dozers, graders, water carts and dump trucks as needed to support production mining operations.

The role requires 12 months excavator experience and 3 years mining experience, WA Class C licence, and open-pit mining familiarity.