Comminution Operator — New Gold Mine Growth & Ops

Select Recruitment; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Private health insurance

Accommodation allowance

7 on 7 off roster

Company bus transport

Career progression

Ground-up project involvement

Job summary

Snowy River Gold Mine in New Zealand is seeking Comminution Operators to join a growing production team. You will operate crushing, grinding and ore handling circuits, monitoring plant performance and conducting inspections to ensure safe, efficient operation.

The role offers a 7 on/7 off roster, private health insurance, accommodation allowance and transport options, with long-term career growth in a new mining operation.

Qualifications

• Experience operating fixed plant equipment in mining or mineral processing.
• Experience with crushing, grinding or ore handling circuits.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate crushing, screening, conveying and grinding circuits.
• Monitor throughput, plant performance and process parameters.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and report faults.
• Assist with shutdowns, maintenance and equipment change-outs.
• Complete operational sampling and reporting requirements.
• Maintain high housekeeping, safety and environmental standards.
• Support plant commissioning and optimisation activities.

Skills

Fixed plant operation

Crushing/Grinding

Ore handling

SCADA exposure

Safety compliance

Team player

Tools

SCADA software

Process control systems

Job description

Snowy River Gold Mine in New Zealand is seeking Comminution Operators to join a growing production team. You will operate crushing, grinding and ore handling circuits, monitoring plant performance and conducting inspections to ensure safe, efficient operation.

The role offers a 7 on/7 off roster, private health insurance, accommodation allowance and transport options, with long-term career growth in a new mining operation.