Role Details

Gold Fields Australia is currently seeking a Production Drill Operator to join their Surface Mining Team at St Ives Gold Mine. Reporting to the Drill & Blast Supervisor, you will be responsible for providing quality and timely drilling services in a production drilling role.

This role is offered on a 5 days on, 5 nights on, 5 days off roster and would require the incumbent to be residential in Kambalda or Kalgoorlie.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Always act in a manner that seeks to enhance the safety culture and performance of GFA and ensures that the Vital Behaviours are adhered to at all times.
• Mining safely and promote a safe working environment;
• Assist drill and blast supervisor where required.
• Operate Atlas Copco F9C/L7 top hammer production drill.
• Ensuring production goals are achieved by working collaboratively with the mining team;

Key factors to your success include:

• Previous experience in surface mining operations, operating F9C/L7 Drill Rigs is essential;
• HR license is essential;
• Ability to complete repetitive tasks at a consistent standard;
• Record of safe surface mining practices is essential;
• Dangerous Goods Security Card is essential
• Having an understanding of machinery, knowledge of engines, drive systems and demonstrate care of equipment is advantageous.
• Holding an Apply First Aid Certificate is desirable.

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