Underground Nipper

Vault Minerals; City Of Greater Geraldton; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated Lease Vehicles

Trade Tools

FIFO Travel

Portable Electronic Devices

Self-Education

Airport Lounge Membership

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Vault Minerals is seeking an experienced Nipper to join the Deflector Mine on a 14:14 FIFO roster from Perth or a 14:14 DIDO roster from Geraldton. The role focuses on underground jumbo development and timely haulage services.

You will contribute to safe ground support, equipment maintenance, and accurate reporting while working with the Underground Supervisor to keep shifts productive. A Year 10 education and 1 year UG ops experience are required, plus DGSC, First Aid, and a WA Driver's

Qualifications

• Completion of Year 10 education.
• Minimum 1 year experience in underground (UG) operations.

Responsibilities

• Safe transportation, delivery and set up of ground support and jumbo development activities per shift plan.
• Coordinate with jumbo operators to prevent delays and maintain headings.
• Manage inventory of ground support and report concerns to Underground Supervisor.
• Maintain housekeeping in underground work areas.
• Operate underground trucks on primary routes when required.
• Drive trucks and light vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Assist with equipment cleanliness, upkeep and minor troubleshooting.
• Ensure material is hauled to correct destinations and submit shift reports.
• Record production and maintenance logs; conduct basic mechanical checks.

Skills

UG operations

Ground support logistics

Safe operation

Education

Year 10 education

Tools

16t+ underground trucks

Job description

• 14:14 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO from Geraldton
• Come work with a well-established Gold Mining company
• Ongoing Career development opportunities

Looking for an experienced Nipper to join our Deflector Mine.

Vault Minerals Limited is a leading intermediate gold producer listed on the ASX, with a diversified portfolio of operating assets across Western Australia and Canada. Formerly known as Red 5 Limited, the company rebranded to Vault Minerals in September 2024 to reflect its scale, strength, and growth ambitions.

Deflector Operation consists of two high-grade, narrow vein Gold/Copper mines, located 160 km east of Geraldton. The ore is contained in a series of structurally complex lodes, namely the Deflector and Deflector Southwest deposits.

The purpose of this position is to also to assist with jumbo development as required deliver high-quality and timely haulage services using underground trucks.

This position will be offered on a 14:14 FIFO roster from Perth or 14:14 DIDO roster from Geraldton.

Key Responsibilities of this Role Will Include:

• Safe transportation, delivery and set up of ground support and other jumbo development related activities in line with the shift plan.
• Demonstrate good organization skills, understand the heading priorities, and work with the jumbo operators to prevent delays.
• Manage inventory of ground support in the storage areas and report to the Underground Supervisor any concerns as soon as you become aware.
• Assist in maintaining a high standard of housekeeping in underground work areas
• This role may also include operating of underground trucks on the primary underground and surface haul routes
• Operate trucks and light vehicles in a manner that is safe, efficient and responsible to avoid damage.
• Assist in maintaining truck and light vehicle equipment cleanliness, upkeep, and minor troubleshooting during operations.
• Ensure that material is hauled to the correct destination
• Record and submit accurate shift reports, production records, and maintenance logs.
• Conduct basic mechanical maintenance checks to maximise machine uptime and productivity.
• Adhere to daily and weekly planned work schedules, ensuring tasks are completed within shift parameters.
• Other duties as required by the Underground Supervisor

Experience & Qualifications:

• Completion of Year 10 education
• Minimum 1 year experience in UG operations (preferable)

Required Certifications:

• WA Manual Driver’s Licence (C-Class)
• First Aid Certificate
• Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGSC)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paywise offers the following employee benefits to Vault Minerals employees:
• Novated Lease Vehicles
• Trade Tools
• FIFO Travel
• Portable Electronic Devices
• Self-Education
• Airport Lounge Membership

Our Recruitment Process
As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen, and a National Police Clearance.

Vault Minerals kindly requests that agencies do not send unsolicited resumes unless specifically invited to do so.