Senior Mine Control Operator

Role Details:

Gold Fields – Granny Smith is currently seeking a Senior Operator: Mine Control to join their Mining department.

Reporting to the Unit manager: Underground Mining / Alternate Unit Manager: Underground Mining, you will be responsible for ensuring data integrity of all mining physicals and equipment states, in line with the approved Time Usage Model (TUM) and contributing to the effective operation of the mine from a control room situation. Maximising the hour-to-hour ore/waste production, improving productivity and compliance to plan in a safe and efficient manner are also key deliverables.

Safety is a core value at Gold Fields, and we expect all levels of employees to always act in a manner that seeks to enhance the safety culture and performance of our company.

This role is offered on an 8 days on 6 days off, 7 nights on 7 days off roster and is Fly in Fly out from Perth.

Benefits include:

• Stability - Granny Smith has a 10-year mine life
• 6 % Site Allowance & Quarterly Bonus Scheme & Private Health Insurance Allowance
• Salary continuance scheme and life insurance
• Virgin Velocity reward points
• Continual training and the ability to expand your career
• Salary Sacrifice options

        Duties of the role:

• Ensure that equipment stoppages and delays are recorded and provide coordination to ensure prompt action by the Shift and Maintenance Supervisors and Mining Coordinators.
• Daily support to database control and administration of the department.
• Support supervisors and operators in achieving targets and compliance to plan.
• Liaise with stakeholders to improve processes and integrity of data, including producing management reports in an efficient and timely manner.
• Perform regular audits to ensure documented systems and processes are followed by operators and Mine Controllers to ensure the integrity of the data.
• Perform regular audits on the database to ensure its integrity.
• Contribute or update procedures and documentation for the correct and effective operation of the control room.
• Serve as central communication personnel for mine production and safety, including emergency events.

         About You:

         You will have:

• Previous experience in a mining environment preferably as dispatch or mine control environment with a Fleet Management System (FMS).
• Experience in data base administration, and data base entry essential
• Excellent computer skills and experience within Micromine PITRAM required
• Knowledge of OHS legislative requirements will further strengthen your application.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Senior First Aid is an asset
   

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

We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.