Underground LHD/Bogger Operator
Job description
Our client is Kingston Resources Ltd, an ASX listed gold producer that is currently focusing on ongoing development of the Mineral Hill Gold Mine near Condobolin in NSW. Mineral Hill is preparing for a transition to underground mining and are seeking highly skilled and motivated mining professionals to join their team.
The Mine
Mineral Hill is fully owned by Kingston Resources Limited and located approx. 65 km from Condobolin, NSW. Mining gold, silver and copper, underground rehab has commenced in preparation for development kicking off in the next couple of months and production ore scheduled for early next year.
About the role
Reporting to the Underground Shift Supervisor, the Loader Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of loaders and tele-remote boggers to transport waste rock and ore within the underground mining environment.
Key responsibilities
- Safely operate an LHD (Load Haul Dump machine) to extract and transport waste, ore, backfill, or other materials within the underground mine to haul trucks or surface waste dumps and stockpiles
- Keep trucks operating at full efficiency ensuring
- Conduct regular equipment inspections and report faults
- Perform road works and manage spillage and sump bogging
- Maintain high standards of work quality and safety compliance
- Identify and escalate opportunities for operational efficiency
- Demonstrate strong safety leadership and environmental awareness
About you
- Must have underground experience with a minimum of 2+ years underground mining experience
- Experience with underground hard rock mining techniques, including watering, scaling, bogging of development headings and production stopes
- Experience in tele-remote loader operations
- Initiative and a flexible approach to work
- A willingness to build a safe and productive work culture with a high focus on quality and the ability to work autonomously
- Demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Security Clearance (UHL) or ability to obtain
- A valid driver's licence and relevant qualifications
- You must have the right to live and work in Australia
What's on Offer
- Permanent positions and immediate starts
- Flexible work options, including Residential or DIDO commuting arrangements
- Competitive rates
- Salary Sacrificing
- Great team culture
- Ongoing training and professional development
- All employees and their families have access to free, confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
These roles are actively recruiting now so if you are interested, don't delay !! Click Apply Now to send your application. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory pre-employment Medical and National Criminal History check.
Please note: You must be in Australia with full working rights to be eligible for this role. Applications that don't meet this criteria will not be responded to.
