RESIDENTIAL LOCATION: Kalgoorlie, WA

WORK SITE: Underground – New project commencing early 2025

ROSTER: 7/7 (Residential preferred/FIFO for the right candidate)

PACKAGE: Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Insurance + Private Health + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits

ABOUT NORTON GOLD FIELDS

Norton Gold Fields is one of Australia’s largest domestic gold producers with mining and processing complex in Western Australia’s world-class Kalgoorlie Goldfields region. Currently, we are progressing development plans to develop a series of expansion projects in the region.

Our vision is to be the leading gold producer, setting the industry benchmark in safety, teamwork, innovation, operational efficiency, and cost control.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Norton Gold Fields is expanding its underground operations and is looking for an experienced Charge Up Operator to join our new underground mine commencing in early 2025. This project is a convenient 30-minute drive from Kalgoorlie.

We are seeking a Underground Charge Up Operator who will work in a safe and efficient manner to achieve development and production targets each shift within the mine plan.

KEY DUTIES AND TASKS

• Initiate safe explosives handling including transport and signage.
• Handle safe use of explosives underground including charging, priming and firing.
• Conduct pre starts on equipment prior to operation.
• Initiate and participate in equipment handovers with Underground Shift Supervisor and cross shift operator.
• Follow and interpret mine plan instructions, profiles designs and ground support patterns to achieve good quality development in a timely manner.
• Exercise good judgment and improving the correct procedure, process or technique.
• Bogging and transporting material to underground trucks or designated areas as directed by your Underground Shift Supervisor each shift.
• Report significant changes in the ground conditions and use of consumables.
• Operate the equipment to Best Practice to minimise damage on equipment.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 years in underground mining (as Service Crew, Truck Operator and/or Nipper).
• Minimum 6 months experience off-siding Underground Charge Up Operators.
• Basic knowledge of Mine Regulations, Act and HSE Regulations.
• Current unrestricted “C” Class WA Manual drivers license.
• Current WA Shot-firing license.
• Current WA Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGSC).

BENEFITS

• Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
• $12k residential allowance per annum, for employees residing in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
• $4.8k site allowance per annum.
• Up to 10% short-term incentive payment (STIP) bonus.
• Fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover or an allowance of $4.8k.
• A fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance or an allowance of $2.4k.
• Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
• Work with a team that prioritises safety.

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This can be your new beginning at a company that values its people and celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.

Norton is recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Australian Government’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our roles, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or disability.