Underground Service Crew - 8:6 7:7 FIFO from Perth

About the role

Catalyst Metals owns and operates the Plutonic Gold Mine in the Eastern Gascoyne region of Western Australia, which is growing underground. As an Underground Service Crew Operator on an 8:6 / 7:7 FIFO roster from Perth, you will support safe and productive underground gold mining by installing and maintaining the services and infrastructure that keep operations running. The role suits someone with more than 15 years of mine life ahead, offering long-term job security, progression and the chance to mentor less experienced team members.

Key responsibilities

• Scope, plan and execute underground service crew activities
• Install and maintain underground services and ventilation in development and production headings
• Install, remove and maintain secondary ventilation fans
• Install cable bolts in line with ground support plans
• Assist Jumbo Operators and Charge-up Operators as required
• Operate underground dump trucks and other mobile equipment when required, with thorough pre-start inspections
• Assist electricians with high-voltage cable installation and construct ventilation walls and associated infrastructure
• Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping and compliance
• Mentor and support the development of Service Crew team members

Required profile

• Previous underground Service Crew experience in a hard rock mining environment
• Experience installing and maintaining underground services and ventilation
• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Current WA C-Class driver's licence, Dangerous Goods Security Card and National Police Clearance (or ability to obtain)

Required skills

• Cable bolting
• Desirable: underground gold mining experience, jumbo and charge-up crew assistance, underground truck operation, HR driver's licence, Working at Heights certification, First Aid certificate and mentoring experience

What we offer

• 8:6 / 7:7 roster with health insurance eligibility and salary sacrifice options such as a novated lease and airport car parking
• Short commute from camp to site with a private room, plus a gym, swimming pool and sports court
• Supportive site leadership, development and internal progression opportunities