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Employer
Gold Fields Australia
Location
Granny Smith, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Apr 3, 2021

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Category
Construction, Trade & Skilled
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Role Details

Gold Fields - Granny Smith is currently seeking an Underground Mine Coordinator to join the Underground Mining team.

Reporting to the Underground Manager, you will be responsible for full compliance with Gold Fields standards whilst ensuring the delivery of operational targets in a safe, productive, and efficient manner.

This role is offered on an 8 days on 6 days off the roster and is Fly in Fly out from Perth.

Key responsibilities will include:
  • Always act in a manner that seeks to enhance the safety culture and performance of GFA and ensures that the Vital Behaviours are adhered to at all times.
  • Maintain and uphold the requirements of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act and Regulations.
  • Conduct regular inspections of the work area to proactively address any adverse safety and production impacts.
  • Demonstrate a high level of knowledge and proficiency in running the different facets of an underground mining operation including but not limited to the development, ground support, explosives, long-hole open stoping, production drilling, bogging (tele-remote and conventional), ventilation, and dewatering.
  • Understanding and proactively managing the monthly plan
  • Maintain a working knowledge of all task instructions and procedures ensuring that these are consistently adhered to in the operation of the mine.
  • Actively promote training to ensure competency levels are attained and maintained in all aspects of mobile equipment and plant.
  • Open communication and encouragement of teamwork through all levels and disciplines in the underground operation and proactive interactions with Technical Services.
  • Proactive involvement in fortnightly and quarterly planning processes.
  • Effective leadership of the UG workforce, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
  • Assist in the effective control of production-related costs by optimising the use of allocated resources, mining to plan, and reporting any alterations to mine plan.
  • Ensure all contractors on site comply with Gold Fields standards and schedules.


Key factors to your success include;
  • At least 15 years' experience in an underground mining environment - preferably gold
  • Possession of an Underground Supervisors Certificate of Competency
  • Valid WA C driver's license
  • Supervision experience in owner miner operations
  • Preferred previous experience as a UG Mine Coordinator
  • Immediate - Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Frontline Management or another supervisor training certificate


Interested parties should submit a detailed curriculum vitae to https://careers.goldfields.com.au

Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment. We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

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