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Jumbo Operator


Company : Metals Acquisition Corp


Location : Newcastle, New South Wales


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insightsJoin a company that recognises and rewards the value of its people with recent improvements to our remuneration framework, theres never been a better time to come on board!The CSA Mine is located 11 kilometres north-west of Cobar, central western New South Wales. At 1.9 kilometres deep, it is one of Australias deepest underground mines. and one of the worlds highest-grade copper mines. With an expected 12-year life of mine, with exploration on-going, CSA is the stable and long-term employer of choice in the region!Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, CSA Mine directly employs over 500 people including contractors.The Opportunity:We are on the lookout for a skilled Underground Jumbo Operator, a role vital to maintaining the high efficiency and safety standards of our drilling operations at CSA Mine.Key Responsibilities:Mastery in operating jumbo drilling rigs, focusing on safety, precision, and adherence to operational standards.Proactive collaboration with technical and planning departments to execute drilling plans.Routine equipment checks and basic maintenance, ensuring functional efficiency.Detailed reporting on operational activities, supporting our continuous improvement ethos.Qualifications & Experience:Proven expertise in underground jumbo operations, emphasising safety protocols.Ability to interpret technical drilling plans.Strong communication skills for effective teamwork.Adaptability to different work schedules, accommodating residential, DIDO, and FIFO (Brisbane or Sydney) arrangements.Why Metals Acquisition Limited?Skill Enhancement: Thrive in a space that challenges and polishes your professional skills.Stability and Growth: Enjoy the security and career progression opportunities within a NYSE-listed company.Community and Belonging: Engage with the Cobar community, enriched by company-supported events and initiatives.Rewarding Compensation: Benefit from a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.For further information please contact Joe Piscioneri, Senior Talent Advisor via [emailprotected]Shortlisting will occur throughout the advertising period apply now.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years'' experience do you have as a Jumbo Operator? Do you have underground mining experience? What''s your expected annual base salary?CSA Mine is located in Cobar, Central Western NSW. It is operated by Cobar Management Pty Ltd (CMPL) owned by Glencore.The mine initially started in 1871 with an erratic production history until 1964, when Broken Hill South Ltd began large scale production. The mine passed to CRA in 1980 and then to Golden Shamrock Mines in 1992. The mine was closed in 1997/8 following its acquisition by Ashanti Goldfields and was reopened in 1999 by Glencore.Since 1965 the mine has extracted substantial quantities of zinc, lead, silver and copper, but today, CSA Mine focuses on mining copper, with a silver co-product.Our underground mine produces over 1.1 million tonnes of copper ore and produces in excess of 185,000 tonnes of copper concentrate per annum. The concentrate contains approximately 29% copper metal and is exported to smelters in India, China and South East Asia.Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, CSA Mine provides direct employment for over 300 people, the majority of whom are based in the local township of Cobar.In addition to the mine, CSA holds approximately 820km2 of tenements in the local Cobar area.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.CSA Mine is located in Cobar, Central Western NSW. It is operated by Cobar Management Pty Ltd (CMPL) owned by Glencore.The mine initially started in 1871 with an erratic production history until 1964, when Broken Hill South Ltd began large scale production. The mine passed to CRA in 1980 and then to Golden Shamrock Mines in 1992. The mine was closed in 1997/8 following its acquisition by Ashanti Goldfields and was reopened in 1999 by Glencore.Since 1965 the mine has extracted substantial quantities of zinc, lead, silver and copper, but today, CSA Mine focuses on mining copper, with a silver co-product.Our underground mine produces over 1.1 million tonnes of copper ore and produces in excess of 185,000 tonnes of copper concentrate per annum. The concentrate contains approximately 29% copper metal and is exported to smelters in India, China and South East Asia.Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, CSA Mine provides direct employment for over 300 people, the majority of whom are based in the local township of Cobar.In addition to the mine, CSA holds approximately 820km2 of tenements in the local Cobar area.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr