AddressImagine…
… working on a mine site but being able to go home to your own comfy bed every night!
About Kanmantoo Copper Mine
Hillgrove Resources is one of Australia’s best kept mining secrets. Hidden amongst the quaint country towns of the vibrant Adelaide Hills yet is only a short 40-minute drive to Adelaide and a 20-minute drive to one of SA’s fastest growing areas, Mount Barker. Previously operating an open-cut mine, Hillgrove Resources are now embarked on an exciting new chapter – we’ve gone underground!
The Benefits
- Experience success, firsthand! Your efforts will have a material impact on the success of the company; you won’t be a small cog in a big wheel.
- Recapture your time! Working at Kanmantoo offers an awesome opportunity to choose lifestyle and balance by switching FIFO for residential.
- Innovation! Implement cutting edge technologies new to the mining industry.
The Roles
Based on-site at Kanmantoo Copper Mine, working a 7/7 roster (12-hour shifts). We are currently seeking experiencedUnderground Truck Operators and experienced Nippers to join our underground crews. Given we are a growing mine, there will be opportunity to grow and develop your career with us, faster than you would ordinarily find – naturally you have to want to grow too!
Experienced Underground Truck Operators
A solid understanding of underground mining development, production, and service operations is required to hit the ground running. Naturally we will train you on our trucks and processes but feeling comfortable and confident navigating your way around (both practically and safely) is essential. As a Truck Operator you will;
- Be punctual with attending shift start meetings, safety toolboxes and training sessions.
- Be diligent with conducting pre-starts on equipment and take 5’s (this is not optional!).
- Operate all equipment safely with efficiency and productivity in mind.
- Operate the trucks with best practice in mind to minimise damage to equipment, tyres, gearbox, and the vehicle in general.
- Be required to operate underground in confined environment – but as an experienced Truck Operator, you’ll be across this!
As a Truck Operator, you will also assist in other areas of mining when required. We rarely wear just one hat at Kanmantoo – which ultimately is great for skilling up and progression.
Experienced Underground Nipper
As an experienced underground Nipper you will be partnered with one of our determined and dedicated Jumbo Operators – your role being to support the development of the mine through;
- Always being punctual with attending shift start meetings, safety toolboxes and training sessions.
- Being diligent and responsive to the Jumbo Operators needs and requests which will include:
- Assisting with bolting and mesh techniques.
- Safely set up headings with bolts and mesh in a timely and thorough fashion.
- Assist with face preparation, mark up and installation of ground support.
- Removing waste items from the underground operations.
Being a Nipper opens pathways to career progression and other underground opportunities.
Essential Requirements
- Underground mining experience is ESSENTIAL and applications will only be accepted from experienced mining professionals.
- Hold a current C class manual driver's license or be willing to get one prior to commencing.
- Be able to participate in and pass a full medical with drug & alcohol screen.
- A history of excellent housekeeping practices.
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Unrestricted Working Rights within Australia.
- Pristine safety record.
Regardless of the role you play – SAFETY always remains a priority and at the forefront of what we do at Kanmantoo, including practicing effective manual handling techniques. Strong work ethic and commitment towards safety is paramount.
