About the Business
Catalyst Metals owns and operates the Plutonic Gold Mine in the Eastern Gascoyne region of Western Australia. The Company produces 110koz of gold annually from two operations – the Plutonic Gold Mine in WA & the Henty Gold Mine in Australia. It also holds the Four Eagles Gold Project in Bendigo.
The Company plans to bring four new mining areas at Plutonic into production over the next 12 to 18 months, growing Group production to 200koz of gold.
Catalyst Metals Limited is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX code: CYL).
About the role
Reporting to the Mining Supervisor - UG, the Longhole Operator is responsible for carrying out underground production drilling, ground support and other mining tasks as directed.
The responsibilities include but are not limited to;
* Accurately drilling a series of Longholes to a design pattern using a mechanised drill.
* Reading and accurately following mine instruction plans with skill and precision ensuring holes are drilled to design line, gradient and profile.
* Setting up and troubleshooting on Longhole Drill rigs.
* Complete through pre-start inspections before using the equipment, ensuring all tools and equipment are serviceable and safe.
* Liaise with Shift Supervisor and the previous shift to obtain all the information necessary about the work areas.
Requirements
* Minimum three (3) years’ experience in underground hard rock mining techniques.
* Experience in underground hard rock mining techniques.
* Basic mechanical knowledge.
* Demonstrated application of safe working procedures and inspection techniques.
* Ability to read and understand plans in 2-dimensions.
* Ability to understand and apply trigonometry.
* Good communication skills.
* Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
* Senior First Aid certificate (desirable).
Benefits
Are you looking for a permanent fly-in, fly-out gig offering long-term job security and a family friendly roster that offers the perfect work/ life balance? If so, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Working a 7:7 roster, departing from Perth you'll fly directly to Plutonic arriving within 90mins of departure. Once onsite you are accommodated in a well-established camp that boasts a substantial gym, squash courts, multipurpose court, pool, modern ensuite rooms…just to list some of the modern facilities.
Benefits & Perks
* A permanent full-time position.
* Excellent rates/attractive salary package.
* Private Health Cover for employees.
* Permanent, well-appointed accommodation.
* Plus many more benefits!