Jumbo Operator | Granny Smith near Laverton | 8/6 and 7/7 FIFO
Gold Fields
9 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Laverton, Western Australia, Australia
8/6 FIFO Jobs, FIFO Mining Jobs, 7/7 FIFO Jobs, FIFO Drill and Blast Jobs, FIFO Underground Mining Jobs
About the Role
Gold Fields is hiring a Jumbo Operator for underground development at its Granny Smith gold mine near Laverton in the WA Goldfields. The role is permanent and FIFO from Perth on a rotating roster of 8 days on and 6 off, then 7 nights on and 7 off. You report to the Underground Shift Supervisor and own your heading, drilling development faces on modern twin-boom Sandvik rigs.
Key Responsibilities
- Drill underground development headings to design and ground support standards
- Read drill plans and mine designs and work to them accurately
- Support charge-up, bogger, long hole and service crews working around you
- Keep engineers, geologists, survey and supervisors informed so drilling stays on plan
- Complete pre-start checks and basic maintenance, and keep headings tidy
About You
- Proven underground experience operating jumbo drill rigs, ideally Sandvik
- Sound knowledge of charging, firing, bogging and trucking development headings
- Working knowledge of hard rock development and ground support, including resin, MDX and split set bolts
- Geobrugg Minax mesh experience is a bonus
- Manual C class driver's licence, WA Dangerous Goods Security Card and Working at Heights
What's on Offer
- Permanent role on an 8/6 days and 7/7 nights FIFO roster from Perth
- 6% site allowance and a quarterly bonus scheme
- Monthly private health insurance allowance
- Six weeks annual leave and 18 weeks parental leave
- Cultural leave and a discount on FIFO airport parking
About Gold Fields
Gold Fields is a global gold producer running long-life mines in Western Australia, including Granny Smith, St Ives, Agnew and Gruyere.
Apply directly on Gold Fields' careers site using the apply link on this listing.