Underground Operator

**Job no**: 502687
**Work type**: Permanent Full Time
**Location**: Rosebery Mine

**_We are MMG and we mine for progress_**

Rosebery is an underground polymetallic base metal mine located in the township of Rosebery in Tasmania, Australia. The mine is a deep, sub-level open stoping operation with complex mining conditions.

The Rosebery Mine has been at the heart of the Rosebery community since 1936 and is one of Tasmania’s largest and oldest continuously operating, underground mines producing zinc, copper and lead concentrates, as well as gold doré.

It supports approximately 500 employees and their families, has a strong community focus and engages a wide range of local businesses from across Tasmania in its supply chain boosting the economy of the West Coast of Tasmania and beyond.

The mine has a strong future, with extensive exploration activities which have continued to grow the resource and require mine planning beyond 10 years of continued operation.

**Level B Operator - Mine Gem**

**Key Accountabilities (however not limited to)**:
Reporting to the Underground Shift Supervisor you will ensure that all aspects of operations are carried out safely and efficiently in accordance with Company and Legislative standards and procedures.

This is a permanent position are offered on a 7:7 roster.

You will primarily operate loaders through the Cat® Command/MineGem remote system to ensure continuous mining operation in high risk areas. On a shift to shift basis you will be responsible for:

- Operating CAT 2900 loaders in both manual and remotes in production stopes and for backfilling using loose rock or CRF.
- Bogging of development headings, sumps, and other loader activities as required.
- Interpretation of available data, digital representations and equipment to operate loader safely in remote.
- Following mine plans.
- Conducting pre-start checks of rig and ensuring work area is safe.
- Setting up the remote bogging infrastructure including lasers, antennas, and other equipment.
- Recording of all salient information and reporting such to the cross shift and engineers.
- Have a basic understanding of the remote bogging systems and be able to trouble shoot the intermittent problems that may occur.
- Demonstrate a high degree of vigilance in risk management.
- Ensure that all assigned vehicles are operated in a safe and clean condition at all times
- Using all provided equipment safety and within its design capability and purpose
- Carrying out effective high quality workplace inspections, ensuring correct signage (warning/hazards) are used and maintained at all times according to site standards and procedures.
- Reporting of all incidents and hazards to your Shift Supervisor immediately

**About You**:

- Previous experience working as an underground loader operator (Caterpillar MineGem experience preferred).
- Experience with working in production and development crews or operating in this environment with an extensive knowledge off underground mining equipment and techniques.
- Ability to communicate clearly and conduct detailed handovers with supervisors, cross shift and other relevant departments.
- A willingness to partake in Pre-Employment Medical and D&A Screen and Background checks.
- A manual C Class driver’s license.
- First aid certificate - desirable.
- Working at Heights Certificate - desirable
- Unwavering commitment to safety and proven history of safe work practises

**What we offer**

At Rosebery, our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity and 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 offer;
- A safety-first culture
- A workplace that fosters diversity and inclusiveness, and supports our people with the systems, skills and behaviours required to live our values.
- Family friendly rosters
- Reward and Recognition Scheme
- Bonus' including short term incentive program
- Corporate Discount Programs & Novated Leasing - Utilize a range of discount programs (health insurance, travel).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes free confidential counselling, wellbeing services.
- Relocation support

**Who we are**

MMG has a global presence, owning and developing copper, zinc and other base metals projects across Australia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Peru and Botswana.

Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity and 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.

Headquartered in Melbourne, we are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx 1208) with an international shareholder base.

As a company, MMG strives for the best in safety, environmental protection, production standards and overall operational excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer who values and respects diversity. We re