Production Operator - Face Shovel - Excavator
KCGM, Australia
Job Description
Want to dig up a golden opportunity at the Superpit?
Due to exciting growth, fantastic opportunities have arisen for experienced Shovel Operators and Production Excavator Operators at Northern Star Resources KCGM site in Kalgoorlie.
Reporting to the Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for effectively and safely operating a Komatsu PC8000 shovel, as well as other mobile plant as directed, ensuring targets outlined in the Open Pit mining schedule are achieved in a safe and timely manner.
The Shovel Operators work a residential, familiy friendly roster - 7 on, 7 off , 12.5 hour days and nights.
The Company
Northern Star Resources is a global, gold growth company, with three large, high margin production centres, exclusively in tier one locations of Western Australia and Alaska, USA. Production guidance is 1.6 million ounces in the current financial year, and climbing to 2 million ounces by FY27.
Current reserves of 19Moz underpin long mine lives across the portfolio, with further upside from an enviable track record in exploration and discovery. Responsible and progressive ESG practices are integral to the Northern Star business.
Requirements
- Two (2) years all round open pit ancillary operating experience in a hard rock mine
- Minimum two (2) years shovel (five hundred (500+) tonnes) operating experience, for example, Komatsu PC8000
- Strong commitment to safety and a continuous improvement culture
- Ability to direct and mentor those around you, whilst taking control of the loading zone
- Must reside locally in the Goldfields region for this residential role, or willing to relocate
- National Police Clearance (valid within last 12 months)
- Current Unencumbered Western Australian C Class Driver’s Licence.
Benefits
Why join us?
When you join our Company, you join the next exciting growth stage at Northern Star. You will be engaged in a dynamic work environment, where you will be valued as an integral part of the team, and where you can develop and grow with our business.
In joining Northern Star, you’ll experience:
- A vibrant hub of activity on site with the ability to be part of successful and productive team, with a great culture.
- Great company culture with the opportunity to lead and develop a great workforce.
- Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.
- An exciting, fast paced work environment with a motivated and driven workforce.
- Excellent remuneration package with bonuses and exceptional benefits.
- Membership access to our GOLDSTARR reward gateway program.
About Kalgoorlie The heart of the Goldfields
Discover what the Goldfields has to offer you by going BOLD! The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has first-class information regarding the region on their website Go Bold.
Our Kalgoorlie Operations are the best residential mining opportunities in the region; providing excellent work-home life balance and ongoing sustainability for the Goldfields.
Diversity amp; Inclusion
Northern Star actively supports and contributes to the local community in which we operate. We are a proud supporter of the Veterans’ Employment Commitment and recognise the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.
Want to know more about Northern Star?
Check out our website here: http://www.nsrltd.com/
Or follow us on linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northern-star-res.
Shortlisting for this role will begin immediately.
All applicants must have the right to work in Australia.