Dispatch Operator

Role Details:

Reporting to the Dispatch Supervisor at St Ives, you will be responsible for contributing to the effective operation of the mine from a control room situation, providing tactical shift oversight and execution of the shift plan to improve overall production in a safe and efficient manner.

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 can be offered as residential in Kambalda or Kalgoorlie on 4 days on, 4 nights on, 6 days off. 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:

• Private Health Insurance Allowance
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme
• Salary sacrifice options
• Increased annual leave entitlements
• Employee referral program - $10,000 per successful referral!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long service leave pro rata after 5 years of continuous service
• Educational assistance

About the role:

• Assist in optimising mining activities by providing operational coordination through the effective use of the fleet management system as part of the shift management team along with production, drill & blast and Maintenance Supervisors and Leading Hands
• Ensure the equipment stoppages and delays are planned and coordinated to reduce impact to the production cycle
• Coordinate and monitor equipment operator breaks and ensure equipment is refueled and equipment delivered for planned maintenance in accordance with shift plan
• Contribute to procedures and documentation for the safe and efficient operation of Dispatch
• Liaise with the crew, Dispatch Technician and Supervisor to ensure that the technology infrastructure, systems and main data references are maintained and working correctly

About you:

• Previous experience in Komatsu and Caterpillar fleets in an operational context would be highly regarded
• Previous experience working with Wenco, Modular, Jigsaw or MineStar
• Valid Driver’s License is mandatory
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Demonstrated high level of safety standards and work behaviours

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.