Operator : Drill

Gold Road Resources Limited; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mining is seeking a Production Drill Operator to join their Surface Mining Team. This exciting role involves operating advanced drilling equipment and ensuring safety standards are met while achieving production goals. The company values safety and performance, offering a collaborative work environment. With a unique 4 days on, 4 nights on, and 6 off roster, this position provides a great work-life balance. The organization is committed to inclusivity and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, making it a welcoming place for all candidates.

Benefits

Quarterly Bonus Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Options

Increased Annual Leave Entitlements

Long Service Leave Pro-Rata After 5 Years

Qualifications

• Experience in surface mining operations with top hammer production drills.
• Record of safe surface mining practices and adherence to safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality drilling services in a production role.
• Operate Sandvik Pantera DPi top hammer production drill safely.

Skills

Surface Mining Operations

Operating Sandvik Pantera Drill Rigs

Safety Practices

Repetitive Task Completion

Understanding Machinery

Education

Dangerous Goods Security Card

Apply First Aid Certificate

Tools

Sandvik Pantera DPi Drill

Job description

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Company: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

Gold Fields Australia is currently seeking a Production Drill Operator to join their Surface Mining Team at St Ives Gold Mine. Reporting to the Drill & Blast Supervisor, you will be responsible for providing quality and timely drilling services in a production drilling role.

As an employee at Gold Fields, we expect all levels of employees to act in a manner that seeks to align and enhance the values, safety culture, and performance of Gold Fields with the purpose of creating enduring value beyond mining.

This role is residential in Kambalda or Kalgoorlie on a 4 days on, 4 nights on, 6 off roster. Bus transportation is offered to and from site for residential candidates, and relocation assistance will be provided to the successful candidate if required.

Benefits include:

• Quarterly Bonus Scheme & Salary sacrifice options
• Increased annual leave entitlements
• Long service leave pro-rata after 5 years of continuous service

About the role:

• Always act in a manner that seeks to enhance the safety culture and performance of GFA and ensures that the Vital Behaviours are adhered to at all times;
• Mining safely and promoting a safe working environment;
• Assisting the Drill & Blast Supervisor where required;
• Operating Sandvik Pantera DPi top hammer production drill; and,
• Ensuring production goals are achieved by working collaboratively with the mining team.

About you:

• Previous experience in surface mining operations, operating Sandvik Pantera 1500Dpi Drill rigs or similar top hammer production drills is essential;
• Ability to complete repetitive tasks at a consistent standard;
• Record of safe surface mining practices is essential;
• Dangerous Goods Security Card is essential;
• Understanding machinery, knowledge of engines, drive systems, and demonstrating care of equipment would be advantageous;
• Holding an Apply First Aid Certificate is desirable.

Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognize that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance, and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.