Underground Shaftlining & Shotcrete Operator

PYBAR Mining Services Pty; South Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

PYBAR Perks

Employee recognition

Course reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Milestone awards

Health insurance discount

Safety glasses reimbursement

Fleet discounts

Travel discounts

JB HiFi discounts

Lounge discounts

Job summary

PYBAR Mining Services Pty, a Thiess Company, seeks an experienced Shaftlining / Shotcrete Operator to join our Raise Bore Division. This full-time role on a 2 and 2 roster includes flights from your Point of Hire, accommodation, and meals at site.

You will operate raise bore gear and shaft-related equipment safely, read drill plans, monitor performance, and perform inspections and basic maintenance as part of a collaborative underground team.

Qualifications

• Recent experience on underground shaft line rigs or as a Shotcrete Operator.
• Proven experience with underground heavy equipment.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to site procedures.
• Team oriented with a can-do attitude.
• Current Australian Manual Drivers Licence.
• Willingness to obtain National Police Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Operate raise bore and shaft-related equipment safely and efficiently.
• Understand raise boring processes, including pilot hole drilling, reaming, and shaft development.
• Monitor drilling performance and identify operational issues.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and basic equipment maintenance.
• Read and interpret drill plans, technical drawings and work instructions.
• Conduct pre-start inspections and equipment checks.

Skills

Shaftlining

Shotcrete Operator

Underground heavy equipment

Safety focus

Team player

Australian Drivers Licence

Police clearance

Tools

Underground equipment

Job description

PYBAR Mining Services Pty, a Thiess Company, seeks an experienced Shaftlining / Shotcrete Operator to join our Raise Bore Division. This full-time role on a 2 and 2 roster includes flights from your Point of Hire, accommodation, and meals at site.

You will operate raise bore gear and shaft-related equipment safely, read drill plans, monitor performance, and perform inspections and basic maintenance as part of a collaborative underground team.