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Longhole Operator | Plutonic Gold Mine | 8/6 and 7/7 FIFO

Catalyst Metals
1 hour ago
Full-time
On-site
Meekatharra, 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

Catalyst Metals is hiring an experienced Longhole Operator for the underground operation at the Plutonic Gold Mine in the Eastern Gascoyne region of Western Australia. This is a permanent full-time role on an 8/6 or 7/7 roster, flying in and out from Perth. Plutonic is lifting production toward 2.2 million tonnes a year, so accurate production drilling on a modern Sandvik fleet is central to the job. No closing date is listed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate Sandvik longhole production drill rigs
  • Drill production rings to the stope design
  • Hold drilling accuracy to keep overbreak and dilution down
  • Carry out pre-start inspections and basic equipment maintenance
  • Work with the charge-up crew, geology and engineering so stopes are ready on time

About You

  • Proven experience on longhole production drills
  • A solid grasp of ring design and drilling tolerances
  • Experience in remnant or complex stoping is a bonus
  • A strong safety focus and the discipline to work to plan
  • A current manual C class driver's licence

What's on Offer

  • 8/6 or 7/7 FIFO roster from Perth
  • Your own private room in camp, a short drive from site
  • Gym, pool and multipurpose sports court on site
  • Health insurance eligibility and salary sacrifice options, including novated leases and airport parking
  • Development and internal promotion as the mine grows

About Catalyst Metals

Catalyst Metals (ASX: CYL) owns and runs the Plutonic Gold Mine, an underground operation where several mining areas are moving from development into production.

Apply directly on Catalyst Metals' careers site using the apply link on this listing.