Jumbo Operator | Underground Gold Mine | 8:6 7:7 FIFO from Perth | Sandvik Fleet
Core
Operate twin-boom development jumbos to drill headings to design in competent rock conditions, supporting production momentum and ground stability.
Role type
Underground Jumbo Operator
Builds
Development metres and mining fronts
Domain
Underground gold mining
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
twin-boom jumbo operation, drill pattern execution, ground support installation, face inspection, hazard identification, drilling accuracy maintenance, pre-start procedures, basic machine maintenance, plan interpretation, heading marking to survey requirements
Preferred skills
Senior First Aid certification
Technologies
Sandvik development drills
Responsibilities
Operate twin-boom development jumbo to drill headings to design; Accurately mark-up and drill development patterns; Install ground support in accordance with plan; Conduct face inspections and hazard identification; Maintain drilling accuracy to support efficient charging and blasting; Complete pre-starts and basic machine maintenance