Jumbo Operator

Role Details:

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for carrying out development work and other mining tasks as directed by the Supervisor. The successful incumbent will also ensure the shift operates in a safe and efficient manner complying with all the policies and procedures and meeting the set production targets.

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 offered on a 8 day on, 6 days off, 7 nights on and 7 days off roster and is FIFO from Perth.

Benefits include:

• 6% Site Allowance & Private Health Insurance Allowance
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme
• Virgin Velocity reward points
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee referral program - $10,000 per successful referral!

About the role:

• Achieving production targets by operating equipment to undertake drilling activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assisting with other areas of the operation such as Service crew, Long Hole Drill and Bogger operation offering hands on support, guidance, and mentoring when required.
• Providing reliable and accurate operational and practical knowledge to minimise down time and potential loss of production.
• Utilising mobile equipment and tools with due consideration for safety and environmental issues.
• Working collaboratively with mining engineers, geologists, and the survey team as necessary to ensure drilling is undertaken to plan.
• Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping in operated equipment such as the drill cabin, throughout workshops and wherever works are carried out.
• Complete all administrative processing requirements associated with maintenance duties.

About you:

• Previous experience in underground hard rock techniques including level development and installation of ground support
• Displayed experience with the operation of Sandvik Jumbos
• Proven knowledge of charging, firing, bogging and trucking of development headings
• Excellent communication skills
• Current WA Dangerous Goods Card, Working at Heights Certificate is desirable.
• A WA Underground Shift Supervisors’ Certificate of Competency is desirable.
• Possess a valid WA “C” Driver’s License

Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce.  We recognise 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.