Open Pit Operator – High-Impact Mining Role + Benefits

Norton Gold Fields Limited; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; Remote; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential allowance

Site allowance

Family private health insurance

Death and TPD insurance

Short-term incentive (STIP)

Job summary

Norton Gold Fields Limited is seeking an Open Pit Ancillary Operator at our Kalgoorlie region site to safely drive large mining equipment and move ore and waste rock from the pit to designated dumps. This role emphasizes safety, equipment upkeep and teamwork to maintain efficient mining operations.

Required include WA Class C driving licence, 12 months of all-rounder experience and at least 2 years in mining, plus the ability to follow survey and dig plans.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of all-rounder experience and 2 years of mining experience (Essential).
• Current, unrestricted Western Australian Class “C” Driver’s Licence (Essential).
• Open-Pit/Cut mining experience (Desirable).
• Basic electrical and mechanical knowledge of Open-Pit mining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators/dozers/loaders/graders/trucks such as 1250 Komatsu, Komatsu WA900, CAT988 or 992 wheel loader, D10 dozers, Cat 14 & 16 M graders, Komatsu 1500, 785 truck; CAT 777, 785, 789 trucks and water carts.
• Accurately interpret and apply survey instructions and dig plans.
• Complete daily Take 5 and JSA risk assessments for task safety.
• Use good judgment to select and improve correct procedures for safe and efficient operations.
• Competently complete machine challenge evaluations.
• Give clear directions when working with other machinery operators.
• Minimise disruptions to loading and haulage.

Skills

Mining experience

Driver's Licence

Safety awareness

Job description

Norton Gold Fields Limited is seeking an Open Pit Ancillary Operator at our Kalgoorlie region site to safely drive large mining equipment and move ore and waste rock from the pit to designated dumps. This role emphasizes safety, equipment upkeep and teamwork to maintain efficient mining operations.

Required include WA Class C driving licence, 12 months of all-rounder experience and at least 2 years in mining, plus the ability to follow survey and dig plans.