Expression of Interest Underground Nippers

NES Fircroft is seeking underground Nippers for an initial three-month engagement at a major underground mining operation.

Temporary to Permanent opportunity

Duties will include:

Maintaining clean and safe drill headings and work area

Transporting tools, materials and supplies underground

Conducting pre-start inspections and basic equipment check

Supporting production and development activities as required

Following all site procedures and underground safety requirement

Off siding Jumbo Operators and other drill-rig operators

Assisting with the setup and relocation of underground drill rigs

Handling drill steels, hoses, cables and drilling consumables

Supplying ground-support materials and other equipment to drill crews

Role requirements

Previous underground hard-rock mining experience

Previous Nipper or drill-crew offsiding experience will be highly regarded

Current Australian driver’s licence

Relevant underground competencies and ticketsStrong work ethic and commitment to safety

Ability to perform physically demanding work

Ability to work effectively with underground drill crews





Ability to complete a pre-employment medical and functional assessment

Australian working rights

What’s on offer

$45–$50 per hour , depending on experience and competency

Temporary to Permanent opportunity for successful candidates

Fantastic prospect with Tier 1 mining company

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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