Underground Mine Foreman Australia-Western

Barrick is the world’s largest gold mining company. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Barrick has a portfolio of 27 mining operations, many advanced explorations projects located across five continents and a large number of tenements located on some of the most prolific and prospective mineral trends. 11 of Barrick’s mining operations are found within the Australia Pacific region, with its regional head office located in Perth, Western Australia.

Within the Yilgarn Operations Barrick operates four wholly owned Gold Mines in the North Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia producing approximately 500,000-600,000 oz of gold each year.

Our Plutonic Operation is currently seeking a highly experience Mine Foreman to join their Underground team. Reporting to the Underground Manager, you will be responsible for the following duties and activities:

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

Skills & Abilities

The successful applicant must have the following qualifications/skills:

At least 10 years experience in underground hard rock mining
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 position is fly in/fly out from Perth on an 8/6 roster. Excellent on-site accommodation is provided. Recreational facilities include internet café, Foxtel, swimming pool, tennis court, squash court and gymnasium. Telstra mobile and wireless broadband access is provided.

This position offers a competitive salary package in line with qualifications and experience. Standard benefits include superannuation, premium private health cover for the whole family, salary continuance, salary packaging options and 20 days annual leave per year

Job

Underground Manager

Primary Location

Australia-Western Australia-Plutonic