Underground Miner - Jumbo Operator

Job Description Job Description What’s the role?
The Underground Miner reports to the Underground Shift Supervisor, and the primary role is to safely and efficiently operate underground equipment and perform various mining tasks including Truck driving, Nipper, Bogging, Charge-up, Service Crew, Construction, Long hole and Jumbo drilling.
Duties include:
Working as directed to minimise equipment down-time and maximise productivity.
Working as directed to minimise equipment down-time and maximise productivity.

General labouring as required.

Liaising before shift with Shift Supervisor and the previous shift crew to obtain all the information necessary about the work areas.

Ensuring that all tools and equipment are serviceable and safe.

Carrying out standard workplace inspection practices and procedures in accordance with MSHA requirements.

Communicate clearly and effectively on two-way radio.

Report all hazards, incidents and injuries immediately.

Perform thorough Pre-Start checks and report all damage as soon as possible but before the end of shift.

Assist with fault finding and preventative maintenance.

Assessing and monitoring of ground conditions.

Conduct scaling in accordance with site requirements.

Ensure all safety related activities are undertaken in accordance with Company policy and MSHA requirements including Hazard IDs, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting.