Jumbo Operator | WA Underground Mines | FIFO/DIDO

About the Role

Barminco, part of the Perenti Group, is hiring experienced Jumbo Operators for its underground mining operations, with current openings at sites across Western Australia. You will run underground jumbo drills to drill development headings accurately and install ground support. Rosters vary by site, and both fly in fly out and drive in drive out options are available, with flights from any major Australian city.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate an underground jumbo to drill development headings
• Read and follow drill plans, mark-ups and ground support requirements
• Install ground support such as bolts and mesh
• Carry out pre-start checks and basic maintenance on drilling equipment
• Keep active headings safe, clean and productive
• Work with supervisors and other crews to meet development schedules

About You

• Previous experience as a Jumbo Operator
• Extensive underground mining experience
• All relevant qualifications, certificates and licences (RPLs)
• Able to meet site access requirements, including a medical, drug and alcohol screening, a National Police Clearance and a manual driver's licence
• Proof of the right to work in Australia

What's on Offer

• Various rosters, with FIFO and DIDO options across a range of locations
• $3,000 sign-on bonus
• Flights from any major city in Australia
• Competitive pay with superannuation on all hours worked
• Training, career progression and overseas opportunities within the group
• Employee discounts across health, tech, travel and retail

About Barminco

Barminco is an underground hard rock mining and high-speed development contractor with more than 35 years of experience. As part of Perenti it has around 7,000 people across Australia, North America and Africa.

Apply directly on Barminco's careers site using the apply link on this listing.