Bogger Operator - Remotes

Workplace Type: OnsiteAt Newmont, our purpose is to create value and improve lives through sustainable and responsible mining. One of the largest gold companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our dedication to safety, environmental management, inclusion and diversity, and adding value and opportunity to our host communities.Newmont Tanami is on Aboriginal freehold land 540km northwest of Alice Springs. It is a long-life, low-cost, world-class asset in a core Newmont region. The Tanami Expansion 2 project, aims to extend the mine life beyond 2040, investing in a hoisting shaft which will increase the production of the underground mine from 2.6 Mtpa to 3.2 Mtpa. Both the successful exploration within the underground operation and implementation of the first Tanami Expansion has laid the foundation to further develop the operation to remain a major contributor to the Newmont portfolio. A fully equipped camp is located 40km from the site offering leisure facilities for those flying in from Perth, Brisbane, Alice Springs or Darwin.The roleReporting to the Mining Supervisor, the Bogger Operator is responsible for operating a bogger to clear and load blasted materials from stopes or draw points in an efficient and safe manner.In this role, you will

• Follow rules related to safety standards and practices.
• Conduct pre-start checks of equipment and work area.
• Bog blasted material to trucks or stockpiles as per specifications and plans.
• Coordinate truck requirements with Underground Supervisor and Mine Controller.
• Adhere to all Newmont Maintenance department procedures and job requirements.
• Required to operate machinery underground.

The person

• Current Drivers License
• Previous underground bogging experience
• Previous remote bogging experience
• Sound knowledge, skills and experience in underground mining
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining and safe working environment
• Proven ability to contribute to team outcomes

To be considered for this role, you must be able to meet the site access requirements by having a current driver’s license, passing a police clearance and pre-employment medical inclusive of Drug & Alcohol Testing both pre-employment and random periodical testing when onsite.Working conditionsThe role is based in Tanami and offers a FIFO roster from Perth, Darwin, Alice Springs and Brisbane.We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges Aboriginal people as the first Australians and respects their unique relationship with the land and sea, their culture, spiritual tradition and stories.More About Newmont

• Website:
• Lifecycle of a Mine: https://www.newmont.com/lifecycle-of-a-mine/
• Blog: https://www.newmont.com/blog-stories/
• Annual sustainability report: https://www.newmont.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting/

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