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Form of workRESIDENTIAL LOCATION: Kalgoorlie/Boulder
WORK SITE: Federal / Golden Cities
ROSTER: 2:1 (Please note this role is Residential, not FIFO)
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
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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Blast Hole Driller at Norton Gold Fields, you are responsible for all aspects of drilling operations to ensure the safe and efficient completion of all daily drilling activities in accordance with relevant plans and objectives.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Conduct and record pre-starts on all equipment used on a daily basis or before use
- Report all equipment faults to the maintenance department via drill log or verbal communication
- Conduct an inspection of your work area prior to starting work
- Servicing of drill rigs in a safe and efficient manner
- Safe transportation of drill rods and consumables on and off site
- Ensure good housekeeping of drill patterns and drill rigs
- Ensure quality control is implemented and maintained
- Ensure drilling of BLAST HOLEs is within the required parameters
- Ensure adequate barriers, signage and delineation of drill locations
- Conduct all tasks according to relevant procedures
- Conduct risk assessments (Take 5’s) for tasks not covered by procedures
- Ensuring accurate, completed and signed drill logs are passed on to the site supervisor in a timely manner
- Act as Blast Guard during blasting activities if required
- Any other duties as required
ABOUT YOU
- Current, unrestricted Western Australian Class “C” Driver’s Licence (Essential).
- Previous experience in an Open-Pit/Cut mining environment (Desirable).
- Experience with Atlas Copco drilling fleet (Desirable).
- Strong commitment to safety and team player.
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.
- Work with a team that prioritises safety while ensuring you achieve your best output.
- A clear career path with training and development opportunities.
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.
