Blast Hole Driller

Role Details:

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 offered to the successful candidate if required. 
 

Benefits include:

• 6% Site Allowance & Private Health Insurance Allowance

• 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;

• HR license 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;

• Having an understanding of machinery, knowledge of engines, drive systems and demonstrate care of equipment would be advantageous to your application; and,

• Holding an Apply First Aid Certificate is desirable.

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.