Underground Jumbo Operator – FIFO from Perth

Gold Road Resources Limited; Shire Of Laverton; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

6% site allowance

Private health insurance allowance

6 weeks annual leave

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Cultural leave

Job summary

Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd in Western Australia is seeking an experienced Jumbo Operator to lead underground development drilling. You will operate twin-boom jumbo rigs, deliver accurate drilling to plans, and support adjacent crews while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes autonomy with teamwork in a demanding underground environment, offering a strong safety culture and opportunities to contribute to mine performance. FIFO from Perth available.

Qualifications

• Proven underground mining experience operating jumbo drill rigs (Sandvik).
• Strong knowledge of charging, firing, bogging and trucking of development headings.
• Solid understanding of underground hard-rock mining techniques, development mining practices and ground support systems.
• Strong knowledge of ground support, using Resin, MDX, split-set bolts. Experience with using Geobrugg Minax mesh desirable
• Ability to read and interpret drill plans and mine designs.
• A proactive attitude with a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Able to work independently and effectively in a team in a physically demanding underground environment.
• Valid manual C Class Driver’s Licence
• WA Dangerous Goods Security Card and Working at Heights

Responsibilities

• Operating twin-boom jumbo drills for underground development.
• Ensuring accurate drilling to design and ground support requirements.
• Providing support and guidance to underground operations such as Charge-up Crews, Bogger Operators and Long Hole Operators, and Service Crews.
• Communicating effectively with engineers, geologists, supervisors, and the survey team to ensure drilling to plan.
• Conducting thorough pre-starts, basic maintenance, and maintaining high housekeeping standards in headings and work areas.

Skills

Underground drilling experience

Jumbo rig operation (Sandvik)

Plan interpretation

Safety-minded

Independent and team player

Job description

Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd in Western Australia is seeking an experienced Jumbo Operator to lead underground development drilling. You will operate twin-boom jumbo rigs, deliver accurate drilling to plans, and support adjacent crews while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes autonomy with teamwork in a demanding underground environment, offering a strong safety culture and opportunities to contribute to mine performance. FIFO from Perth available.