Ground Control Technician

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Newcrest is one of the world's largest gold mining companies. As a global business, we aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.

We recognise that our different backgrounds and perspectives help us find better ways to: solve problems; attract and retain the best people; explore, develop and produce more gold safely and profitably; and help make Newcrest a better place to work.

At Newcrest, we hold core values that focus on caring about people, working together and achieving a high-performance culture through innovation and problem solving.

Operations near and far

Our Cadia site is located in Central West New South Wales, approximately 25 kms outside the vibrant regional town of Orange and three hours’ drive from Sydney. Employees reside in the varied accommodation options in Orange, with the surrounding winery and national park areas to enjoy.

Employees have access to the area’s wide range of amenities, including a prominent health sector, excellent educational facilities, shopping, transport and other services such as childcare.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who want to start their mining career in the field of ground control and geotechnical support. In this role, you'll play a crucial role in upholding the highest standards of ground control. As the successful candidate, you'll provide geotechnical support to both Underground and Surface Operations. Your primary focus will be on ensuring the safety of all personnel and equipment.

Other key deliverables include:

• Conduct regular inspections of underground mine workings to identify and assess ground control risks
• Help implement and maintain geotechnical systems and procedures
• Work with Geotechnical Engineers on underground evaluations and improvement projects
• Quality Control inspections of sprayed fibrecrete, installed mesh, installed reinforcement, osro strap and injected resin.
• Quality Assurance audits of fibrecrete supply, spraying of fibrecrete, mesh, straps, jumbo – friction, resin bolts, cable bolting, Consumables Storage and injected Resin.
• Monitoring of ground control damage and deformation, Impromptu inspections of mechanical damage, mapping new development and corrosion.
• Inspecting and testing via Quality Control certificates from suppliers

As the ideal candidate, you will be energetic, hardworking and enjoy following procedures. While you will appreciate being part of a busy team, you will enjoy working autonomously when required and will add real value to the business through your ability to grasp new concepts quickly and efficiently. This is a great opportunity for those who are starting their careers in the field and want to grow with the company.

In addition, you will ideally also have:

• Behaviour consistent with Newcrest values and NewSafe Behaviours.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles
• Working at Heights & Dogging Licence desirable

Please note: This is a residential role based at our Cadia operation in NSW. You will be required to work a 7 days on/7 off/7 nights on/7 off roster (12-hours per day, Thursday – Wednesday).

Our commitment to you

Newcrest’s commitment to diversity and inclusion respects both the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.
 
If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online before the advertised application closing date.

At this stage, we are not accepting any external agency CVs for the opportunity.

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