Career Paths - Operator
Miner - Underground
Safely operate specialised equipment to excavate, load and transport coal, ore and rock in an underground mining operation.
Miner - Opencut
Safely operate specialised equipment to excavate, load and transport coal, ore and rock in an open-cut mining operation.
Bogger Operator
Production, development, loading and building bogging are used on a range of diverse mining operations.
Driller - Blasthole
Operate and maintain a drilling rig and related equipment to extract ore in an open cut or underground operation.
Driller - Exploration
Assemble, position, operate and maintain a drilling rig and related equipment to extract ore for analysis by geologists for future mining operations.
Jumbo Operator
This diverse role includes reading and correctly interpreting mine survey plans, for the effective drilling of development headings and installation of ground support.
Longwall / Continuous Miner Operator
Underground coal miner operating and maintaing the specialist equipment for digging the coal out of the coal seams.
Trainee Operator / Miner
A role for the mechanically minded, to safely operate and maintain a broad range of specialised equipment.
Mobile Plant Operator / Driver
Operate stationary and mobile cranes, hoists, lifts and winches to lift, move and place materials, equipment in a range of locations on mining operations.
Crane Operator
Operate stationary and mobile cranes, hoists, lifts and winches to lift, move and place materials, equipment in a range of locations on mining operations.
Dozer Operator
Your operating skills for a dozer will excavate earth, ore and rock on underground or open cut mine sites.
Crusher Operator
Highly skilled crusher operators work as part of a team on a underground or open cut mining operation.
Dragline Operator
Senior operator and maintenance for an open pit coal mine - using the dragline to remove the overburden from the coal seams.
Shotfirer
A highly specialised position that assembles, positions and detonates explosives at a mining operation.
Laboratory Assistant
Assisting with assessment, research and development of exploration and production of a mining operation.
Excavator / Shovel Operator
Assist with the production of a mining operation by safely operating an excavator or shovel.
Grader Operator
Grader operators are an essential part of any mining production team.
Haul Truck Operator
Safely operate a highly specialised haul pac truck in this unique industry.
Loader Operator
Loader operators are essential in a mining operation, using their skills to move and load rock, ore and soil.
Truck Driver
Heavy vehicle drivers are used on a range of trucks in the diverse mining industry.
