Shotfirer

NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd; Southern Cross; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Attractive Bonus Schemes

Job summary

NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd, operating Southern Cross Operations in Western Australia, is seeking a proactive Shotfirer to join our maintenance team. Reporting to the Underground Shift Boss, you will charge headings, handle explosives safely and ensure blasting procedures are followed to meet production targets.

Minimum 2 years underground charge up experience, a Shotfirer’s ticket, Working at Heights, a current Dangerous Goods Security Card, and a valid C-class driver’s licence are required.

Qualifications

• Current Dangerous Goods Security Card or willing to apply.
• Working at Heights ticket.
• Shotfirer’s ticket.
• Minimum C class unencumbered driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Charging development headings and production stopes
• Safe and efficient handling, transport and storage of explosives and blasting agents
• Ensure compliance and implementation of site blasting and evacuation procedures
• Working collaboratively and efficiently within a team to ensure production targets are met
• Additional tasks as required by the Underground Shift Boss

Skills

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Strong work ethic

Education

Dangerous Goods Security Card

Working at Heights ticket

Shotfirer’s ticket

Class C driver’s licence

Job description

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Barto Gold Mining is an Australian Gold explorer, developer, and producer who has been operating since 2009 and is focused on gold exploration and production in Western Australia.

The Southern Cross Gold Operations (SXO) is a producing gold asset situated in Western Australia, located 375km east of Perth, 235km west of Kalgoorlie and 32km south of the town of Southern Cross.

The Southern Cross operation consists of a 1.8Mtpa processing plant, two active Underground mines, one active Open Pit with the annual production of 80k oz. The 5-year plan has a production target of over 500,000 ounces.

This is an exciting time to join the company as we pave the way for future growth. This will be a permanent role on 2-week-on, 2-week-off roster, BIBO from Perth or DIDO option available.

About the role

An opportunity exists at Southern Cross Operations for a Shotfirer with a proactive attitude, strong work ethic and teamwork skills. Reporting to the Shift Boss, you will be responsible for:

• Charging development headings and production stopes
• Safe and efficient handling, transport and storage of explosives and blasting agents
• Ensure compliance and implementation of site blasting and evacuation procedures
• Working collaboratively and efficiently within a team to ensure production targets are met in a timely manner
• Additional tasks as and when required by the Underground Shift Boss

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the mining industry as Charge up and flexible to complete tasks in other areas of the mine
• 2 years underground charge up experience
• Demonstrated awareness of the Work Health and Safety Act demonstrating a commitment to health and safety practices in the workplace

Qualifications

• Hold a current Dangerous Goods Security Card or willing to apply for one
• Working at Heights ticket
• Shotfirer's ticket
• Minimum "C" class unencumbered driver’s licence.

If you are ready to step up to the challenges of this role, it can lead to greater opportunities for career growth and progression. With a competitive remuneration package and a challenging work environment with a growing vibrant company where your skills really can make a difference, this is a great opportunity to join this high-performing, close-knit Maintenance team and play a role in developing a culture of excellence that motivates those around you.

• Competitive remuneration package
• Attractive Bonus Schemes

You must have a current WA driver's licence and be able to pass pre-employment checks including a full medical, drug, and alcohol testing, and a police clearance.

Candidates must have the right to reside and work in Australia.