Posted: 29 Oct 2009
Location: Australia
Within the Yilgarn Operations Barrick operates four wholly owned Gold Mines in the North Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia producing approx. 500,000-600,000 oz of gold each year.
Reporting to the Mine Foreman, opportunities exist at one of our Underground Operations for an Underground Working Shift Supervisor. The successful applicants will have extensive recent experience operating a twin boom Jumbo and you possess the motivation, team focus, safety approach, skills and experience to contribute to the success of our operation.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Providing safety and environment leadership
• Coordinating daily production activities including achieving work quality standards
• safe drilling of development headings including the installation of appropriate ground support
• Fostering a continuous improvement culture with a strong unit cost control and productivity focus
• Developing your people and team to ensure a motivated workforce with a high sense of ownership in the business
• Demonstrate a commitment to continual improvement, team success and safe work practices
Education & Experience:
• WA Underground Supervisor's Certificate of Competency
• Previous Supervisory experience desirable
• Experience in UG hard rock mining techniques including level development and the installation of ground support;
• Experience in the charging, firing, bogging and trucking of development headings desirable
• Experience using Tamrock drills
• The ability to work unsupervised
• A strong focus on teamwork
• Good communication skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to continual improvement, team success and safe work practices
If you are a self-starting, dedicated team player who can make a positive contribution, then this is your opportunity to join our enthusiastic team.
Our Yilgarn operation are fly in/fly out from Perth on an 8 days on/6 days off roster. On-site accommodation, including all messing facilities, is provided. Recreational activities include internet café, Foxtel television, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, gymnasium and golf driving net.
This position offers a competitive salary package in line with qualifications and experience. Standard benefits include 9% superannuation, premium private health cover for the whole family, salary continuance scheme, salary packaging options and 20 days annual leave per year.
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