Join Norton and take advantage of these exciting opportunities to grow your career as an established gold miner. We look forward to welcoming you to our new AHS (Autonomous Haulage Systems) team
RESIDENTIAL LOCATION: Perth/Kalgoorlie
WORK SITE: Binduli
ROSTER: 2:1 Day & Night - 12hrs (Please note this role is Residential or FIFO)
PACKAGE: Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Family Private Health Insurance or Allowance + Death and TPD Coverage or Allowance + Mental Health Programs + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
As a Digger Operator at Norton Gold Fields for our AHS project, you are responsible for the safe & efficient operation of an Excavator in a mining production environment and for operator other equipment such as but not limited to, Dozer, Grader, Water Cart and Dump Trucks as required to conduct production mining operations.
* Drive diggers such as Hitachi EX 1200, and 3600 machinery.
* Interpret, understand and apply survey instructions and dig plans.
* Accurately excavate ore and waste to the grade control geologist's and surveyor's markings and direct the trucks to deliver the material to the correct stockpile areas.
* Direct truck movement and manage the number of trucks needed for optimal productivity.
* Rapid response to operator requests to clear up spillage on haul roads and maintain clear loading faces.
* Complete daily take five and JSA risk assessment as required when performing tasks.
* Be able to complete machine challenge evaluations competently for all machines.
* Ensure minimal disruptions to the loading and haulage cycle.
ABOUT YOU
* At least 12 months of excavator experience and 3 years of mining experience (Essential).
* Current, unrestricted Western Australian Class "C" Driver's Licence (Essential).
* Previous experience in an Open-Pit/Cut mining environment (Desirable).
* Basic knowledge of Mine Regulations, Act and HSE Regulations.
* Good understanding of the following machines:
* Dump Trucks: Komatsu 1500, CAT 777F, 789D, 775F, Water Carts (or other similar machinery in dimension)
* Graders: CAT 16M, 18M Graders
* Dozers: CAT D10T - D10T2 Dozers (Essential)
* Excavators: Komatsu PC1250, 2600 and 3600 (Essential)
BENEFITS
* Permanent full-time role with an immediate start.
* Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
* Receive a $12k residential allowance per annum, if you are residential and not FIFO.
* Receive up to $5k site allowance per annum, depending on your site location.
* Receive up to 10% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.
* A fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover or allowance up to $5k.
* A fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance or allowance up to $2.4k.
* Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
* A clear career path with training and development opportunities.
WHY NORTON GOLD FIELDS?
Norton Gold Fields is one of Australia's largest domestic gold producers, with a recent annual production of up to 200,000 ounces. The Company has a mining and processing complex in Western Australia's world-class Kalgoorlie goldfield region, including a highly prospective tenement package of more than 1,000km² surrounding the 3.8Mtpa Paddington Mill. Norton recently expanded production capability by commissioning the Binduli North Heap Leach Project.
Our vision is to be the leading gold producer, setting the industry benchmark in safety, teamwork, innovation, operational efficiency, and cost control.
Norton currently has a range of opportunities across multiple long-term projects in the Goldfields region, all conveniently located just 10-45 minutes from town.
APPLY NOW...
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.