Underground Operators
Core
Leading underground crews and operating heavy machinery for hard rock mining production and development in Western Australia.
Role type
Senior IC underground mining operator (Shift Boss, Jumbo Operator, Long Hole Driller, Bogger, Charge Up, Service Crew)
Builds
Production stopes, development headings, and mine infrastructure
Domain
Mining (Underground Hard Rock)
Required skills
Underground shift leadership, Jumbo drill rig operation, Long hole drilling, Loader operation, Blasting and explosives handling, Mine infrastructure maintenance
Preferred skills
Sandvik and/or Epiroc equipment experience, Poly welding, Ventilation and dewatering systems knowledge
Technologies
Sandvik, Epiroc
Responsibilities
Leading underground crews and coordinating daily mining activities, Operating modern underground development jumbo drill rigs for face drilling and ground support, Operating long hole production drill rigs to maintain production standards, Operating underground loaders for mucking and material movement, Carrying out development and production charging activities with explosives, Maintaining critical mine infrastructure including ventilation and dewatering systems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC