Excavator Operator - Surface Mining

About the role

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will operate excavators to extract ore and waste while minimising dilution and ore loss, supporting production targets and safe mining practices as part of the Surface Mining team at the owner-operated St Ives Gold Mine. The roster is 8/6 FIFO from Perth, or 4/4/6 for those living in Kalgoorlie or Kambalda.

Key responsibilities

• Operate excavators to load ore and waste according to production plans
• Support operational efficiency, minimise downtime and maximise production
• Complete pre-starts, inspections and preventative maintenance on the operated equipment

Required profile

• Surface production excavator experience is essential
• Experience operating excavators in surface mining production
• Previous gold mining experience is very desirable
• Current manual driver's licence; HR licence preferred

Required skills

• Experience with PC3000 and PC2000 excavators is essential

What we offer

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• 6% site allowance and quarterly bonus up to 10% annually
• Monthly private health allowance
• Minimum of 5 weeks annual leave depending on roster
• Relocation support if moving to the Kalgoorlie area
• $10K employee referral bonus
• Up to six months of free, company-provided accommodation for eligible candidates relocating to Kambalda, including basic furnishings and utilities