An established and high-performing underground gold operation in Western Australia is currently seeking an experienced Leading Hand Underground Service Crew Operator to join their team on a FIFO.7:7 Roster;
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Leading Hand Underground Service Crew Operator to join their team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate underground Service Crew activities;
- Install, extend and maintain underground air, water and ventilation services;
- Install and maintain underground pipework and associated services;
- Assist with ventilation installation and management;
- Coordinate daily tasks and allocate work to crew members;
- Ensure work is completed safely and efficiently;
- Assist with underground development and production activities;
- Operate underground mobile equipment as required;
- Conduct pre-starts, inspections and equipment checks;
- Identify and report equipment faults and underground hazards;
- Work closely with Supervisors, Underground Management and other mining crews;
- Mentor and support less experienced crew members;
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping;
- Ensure compliance with site safety procedures, standards and instructions.
About You;
To be successful, you will have:
- Solid underground mining experience;
- Previous Underground Service Crew experience;
- Previous Leading Hand or senior crew experience;
- Experience installing underground air, water and ventilation services;
- Experience with underground pipework and service installation;
- Poly welding experience highly regarded;
- Experience operating underground mobile equipment;
- Strong leadership and communication skills;
- Ability to coordinate and motivate a small crew;
- Strong focus on safety and quality;
- Australian Manual C Class Driver’s Licence;
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen;
- Valid working rights in Australia.