AddressCompany description:
Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with nine operating mines in Australia, Peru, South Africa and West Africa (including the Asanko JV), as well as one project in Chile
Gold Fields' mining assets in the Australia region (GFA) include a 100% interest in the St Ives, Agnew and Granny Smith mines and a 50:50 interest in the Gruyere JV project with Gold Road Resources.
Job description:
Role Details
Reporting to the Underground Supervisor, the Trainee: Nipper will learn how to assist the mining team to achieve daily targets while working closely with the underground operators, ensuring that all tasks are carried out in a timely and efficient manner
Safety is a core value at Gold Fields and we expect all employees to always act in a manner that seeks to enhance the safety culture and performance of our company.
This role is offered on a 12 month fixed term contract on 8 days on, 6 days off, 7 nights on, 7 nights off roster and is FIFO from Perth or DIDO from local surrounding communities.
Benefits include:
Gold Fields has a vast array of benefits including:
- Stability - Granny Smith has a 10-year mine life
- 6 % Site Allowance & Quarterly Bonus Scheme & Private Health Insurance Allowance
- Virgin Velocity reward points
- Continual training and ability to expand your career
Duties of the role:
- Be organized and prepared to undertake all assigned tasks by the supervisor
- Learn to source and deliver equipment such as tools, piping, services, and anything else that is needed for the smooth operation of the underground mine
- Develop skills in waste removal, transporting items from underground work areas to waste dumps
- Assist Jumbo Operators with bolting and meshing as required
- Gain knowledge in setting up headings with bolts and mesh, and assist service crew when required
- Ensure all pre-starts are completed and arrive fit for work for all rostered days
About You:
- Current Manual Drivers License
- Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal
- Competent to work 12 hour shifts, including nights
- Previous labouring, mobile operating or paste fill experience highly regarded
Interested parties should submit a detailed curriculum vitae to: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia
Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment. We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates
