Posted: 29 Oct 2009
Location: Australia
Position Overview:
Plutonic Gold Mine is seeking to recruit an experienced Underground Foreman for our underground operations. All applicants must be in possession of a current West Australian Underground Shift Supervisors Certificate.
The successful applicants will report to the Underground Manager and will have the following responsibilities:
The principal duties include:
• Carry out daily management, control and supervision of the working areas of mining operations in accordance with the Mines Safety & Inspection Act (MSIA).
• Delegate assigned tasks and give satisfactory instructions and adequate resources to Supervisors so they can complete the assigned task in a safe and efficient manner
• Support Shift Supervisors in communicating the business objectives with the operations crews
• Maintain close liaison with Engineers, Geologists, Surveyors and other departments so that performance targets are met
• Undertake regular checks of mobile and fixed plant and equipment
• Monitor the workforce while carrying out their tasks to ensure compliance with all Company Policies and Procedures
• Maintain an accurate and full account of all daily mining operations including downtime, areas mined, problems, hourly hire and incidents
• Communication of safety issues and strategies to the crew and encourage a pro-active and interactive approach to Safety & Health issues
The successful applicants must have the following qualifications:
• Experience in underground hard rock decline operations
• Experience in various stoping techniques and remote bogging operations
• Demonstrate a good level of mining skills and proficient use of machinery
• Competency in safe working practices
• Good leadership skills in providing motivation and setting organizational goals
• Good time management skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Computer Literate
The Company is committed to high quality safety, environmental and continuous improvement practices and applicants should be able to demonstrate shared values in this area.
The operation is fly in/fly out from Perth on an 8 days on / 6 days off roster. Excellent on-site accommodation is provided. Recreational facilities include internet café, Foxtel, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, gymnasium and sports oval. Telstra mobile and wireless broadband access available.
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, salary packaging options and 20 days annual leave per year.
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