Miner Assistant (Underground)

Underground, the miner sets the pace and the safety standard. This underground platinum mine near White River needs that person. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

You'll report in White River. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Clear the area, post guards and blast on time as the blasting certificate allows
• Record face advance, tons broken and support installed on the shift report
• Stop work when a condition is unsafe, using your right to withdraw
• Report misfires straight away and handle them strictly by the procedure
• Mark off drilling holes to the standard pattern and check the drilling

• Valid blasting certificate issued under the Mine Health and Safety Act
• Certificate of fitness from the mine medical station, including heat tolerance screening where required
• Sound knowledge of your commodity's mining method and support standards
• Grade 12 or equivalent, plus the MQA-accredited miner training
• No serious safety transgressions in your record

• Rock engineering or ventilation short courses
• Experience in trackless mechanised sections
• Shift Supervisor certificate or Mine Overseer learning

• Pension fund with employer contributions
• Medical aid and mine medical station access
• Production bonus based on metres or square metres achieved
• Underground allowance for every shift below surface

• List each mine, commodity and mining method on your CV, like "conventional stoping, platinum, 4 years".
• Mines check your safety record with previous employers. Mention any safety awards or zero-harm periods your crew achieved.