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Operating twin-boom jumbo drills for underground development
Ensuring accurate drilling to design and ground support requirements
Providing support and guidance to underground operations such as Charge-up Crews, Bogger Operators and Long Hole Operators, and Service Crews
Communicating effectively with engineers, geologists, supervisors, and the survey team to ensure drilling to plan
Conducting thorough pre-starts, basic maintenance, and maintaining high housekeeping standards in headings and work areas
Granny Smith - Laverton, WA, AU, 6440
FIFO from Perth | 8/6 days, 7/7 nights rotating roster at Granny Smith
Critical role with real impact – underground development drilling
Modern jumbo fleet & supportive, safety-first team culture
As a Jumbo Operator, you’ll play a critical role at the frontline of underground development by delivering safe, accurate, and efficient drilling to support production targets.
Reporting to the Underground Shift Supervisor, you’ll work across active headings, execute drill plans and ensure quality outcomes that support mine performance. You’ll operate modern twin-boom jumbo rigs, manage your work area, and maintain clear communication with supervisors, engineers, and operational crews.
This role offers a good balance of autonomy and teamwork, where you’ll be trusted to take ownership of your heading while contributing to a strong safety culture and high-performing crew.
If you’d like to make your mark underground where you’re recognised and rewarded, we’d love to hear from you!
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Operating twin-boom jumbo drills for underground development
Ensuring accurate drilling to design and ground support requirements
Providing support and guidance to underground operations such as Charge-up Crews, Bogger Operators and Long Hole Operators, and Service Crews
Communicating effectively with engineers, geologists, supervisors, and the survey team to ensure drilling to plan
Conducting thorough pre-starts, basic maintenance, and maintaining high housekeeping standards in headings and work areas
At Gold Fields, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading gold producers and more importantly, we’re a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities.
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