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Job no: 500446
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Dugald River Mine
We are MMG and we mine for progress. At MMG, our vision is to create a leading international mining company for a low carbon future. We mine for progress to create wealth for our people, host communities, and shareholders with an ambition to grow and diversify our resource, production, and value.
Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity, inclusion, and supports our people to grow. We are guided by our values; think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better. We recognize the unique value your contribution makes to the progress of our company and the communities in which we operate.
Dugald River mine is one of the world's top 10 Zinc mine operations, which has been producing zinc concentrate for customers around the world since 2017. The mine is committed to a low-carbon future. In April 2023, the Dugald River Solar Farm began operations, supplying a third of the mine's power and reducing emissions by 33%, and this is just the start of its renewable energy transition.
Dugald River employs around 750 employees and contractors on a mix of fly-in, fly-out and local residential basis. The village provides all the amenities including a gym, with a women's only area, a tennis court, swimming pool, walking track, and entertainment area.
Operator Mining - Bogger We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Bogger Operator to join our team at Dugald River Mine.
Reporting to the Shift Supervisor-Production, the main function is to carry out safe and efficient production stope bogging (both manual and remote), truck loading, and backfilling activities.
This role will be based on an 8/7, 7/6 (days and nights) roster, drive in drive out (DIDO) from Cloncurry or Mount Isa or fly in fly out (FIFO) from Townsville or Brisbane. Relocation support will be available for successful candidates who reside outside of the local region who wish to relocate to the Cloncurry or Mount Isa districts.
Qualifications, Competencies & Knowledge Highly Desired: Proven experience in operating loaders within the underground mining environmentThe ability to multi-skill in underground operationsGeneral understanding of Underground Mining Environment and long hole stope productionPrevious bogging experience including tele-remotes (>2 years) in an underground hard rock mining environment (desirable)A broad range of experience working with heavy machinery is desirableCompliance with all HS&E policies and procedures including reporting, and best practice for the areas of stope bogging and backfillingSome of Your Key Responsibilities Will Include: Follow and interpret mine plan instructions, backfill designs, and remote bogging plans to work effectively to achieve the safe operational targets.Keep trucks operating at full efficiency and ensure all ore, low grade, and waste are kept segregated from each other.Undertake manual and tele-remote bogging of production stopes to stockpiles.Backfill empty stopes by loose rock filling or cement rock filling.Conduct other mining tasks as directed by your supervisor.Keep accurate records of activities by established standards, including radio communication updates with Mine Control.Monitor machinery condition, addressing hazards requiring attention and reporting concerns promptly.Ensure the machinery used is cleaned and presented for service as required.Provide guidance, training, and support to trainee loader operators.What We Offer: Remuneration for this role includes a competitive salary package, annual bonus, and generous local allowances for employees living in the local community of Cloncurry and Mt Isa.
On-site accommodation at Dugald River is provided in fully air-conditioned en-suite rooms and includes meal service and room cleaning. The village features communal media facilities including 4G coverage, an onsite Medical Centre, sporting facilities, swimming pool, and gym facilities.
MMG also provides the following generous benefits for employees living in the local community of Cloncurry & Mt. Isa:
Gym/PCYC membershipAccess to MMG Charter flights to Brisbane and Townsville for family/leisure purposesFinancial support for families where children attend boarding schoolRetention payment for long-term Cloncurry residentsMMG is committed to supporting our local communities of Cloncurry Shire and Mount Isa City Council Local Government Areas. MMG encourages local residents to apply for opportunities at Dugald River. We also support successful candidates to relocate to the region and provide a generous relocation package.
We are an equal opportunity employer who values and respects diversity. If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online. To know more about MMG, please visit our webpage here.
Advertised: 19 Dec 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 31 Dec 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
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