Control Room Operator / Plant Operator

Qube Holdings; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Qube Fit program

Discounted health insurance

Volunteer leave

EAP access Sonder

Wellbeing program

Parental leave

Job summary

Qube Ports on Fisherman Island seeks a Control Room Operator to safely operate control room systems and site plant equipment, including forklifts and front-end loaders. You will monitor blending, bagging, loading and quality control, while coordinating start-ups, shut-downs and emergency responses.

This role requires licences (Forklift and Front End Loader) and MSIC clearance, with a focus on safety, data input, and adherence to site procedures.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence (essential)
• Front End Loader licence (essential)
• MSIC clearance (essential)
• Load Restraint training (preferred)
• Working at Height training (preferred)
• Eligible for MSIC clearance and basic warehousing knowledge
• Adequate numeracy and literacy

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor control room systems to support safe and efficient operation of the fertiliser blending and bagging facility.
• Input production data and monitor multiple integrated computer systems for blending, bagging and quality requirements.
• Coordinate fertiliser blending, bagging and product movement to meet schedules and customer needs.
• Operate mobile plant and equipment safely per site procedures and safety requirements.
• Load and unload bulk materials while maintaining product integrity and site safety.
• Record and verify receival and delivery instructions to ensure operational requirements are met.
• Monitor conveyors and equipment, identify and respond to operational issues.
• Calculate and verify blend specifications to ensure product quality and compliance.
• Inspect equipment and perform preventative maintenance; report defects and safety concerns.
• Record production data, equipment performance, incidents and delays as per site procedures.
• Coordinate plant start-up, shutdown and emergency response activities with safety in mind.
• Collaborate with site personnel to maintain safe, efficient operations.

Skills

Forklift licence

Front End Loader

MSIC clearance

Load Restraint

Working at Height

Truck loading

Numeracy and literacy

Warehousing basics

Job description

Based at Fisherman Island, the Control Room Operator / Plant Operator is responsible for safely operating control rooms systems and site plant equipment, including forklifts, front-end loaders and other mobile plant equipment used by Qube as part of its operations.

Specific Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor control room systems to support the safe and efficient operation of the fertiliser blending and bagging facility.
• Input production data and monitor multiple integrated computer systems to manage blending, bagging and product quality requirements.
• Coordinate fertiliser blending, bagging and product movement activities to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Operate mobile plant and equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with site procedures and safety requirements.
• Load and unload bulk materials and general cargo while maintaining product integrity and site safety.
• Collect and verify receival and delivery instructions to ensure operational requirements are met.
• Monitor conveyor systems, plant equipment and loading operations, identifying and responding to operational issues as required.
• Calculate and verify blend specifications to ensure product quality and compliance with operational requirements.
• Inspect equipment for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance, reporting defects, incidents and safety concerns as required.
• Record and report production data, equipment performance, incidents and operational delays in accordance with site procedures.
• Coordinate plant start-up, shutdown and emergency response activities in line with operational and safety requirements.
• Work closely with site personnel to maintain safe, efficient and continuous operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Forklift Licence (essential)
• Experience operating Forklift up to 35 tonnes (preferred)
• Front End Loader Licence (essential)
• Experience in loading trucks (preferred)
• Load Restraint Training (preferred)
• Working at Height Training (preferred)
• Eligible to hold or have a current MSIC clearance
• Basic understanding of warehousing and inventory principles and practices
• Adequate numeracy and literacy

ABOUT US

Qube Ports provides port solutions and logistics services with bulk and general handling facilities in over 40 Australian, New Zealand and Southeast Asian ports.

Qube Ports manages 25 sites for the forestry industry in Australia and New Zealand and is also the leading provider of supply chain logistics services to the energy sector, supporting thousands of onshore wells and rig supply vessels, barges and offshore construction vessels annually.

We lead the market in providing purpose-designed solutions for our customers, handling containers, bulk, automotive and general cargo.

WHY QUBE?

At Qube, we recognise that our people are our most important asset and are the engine that drives our organisation, playing a vital role in ensuring our business achieve our objectives and deliver on our commitments. We believe that attracting the right people, maximising their contribution, and rewarding performance is vital for success.

BENEFITS

• Up to 50% off gyms, studios, active wear, healthy meals, supplements, recovery and more through the Qube Fit program.
• Discounted health insurance
• Special paid leave to participate in volunteering activities
• Unlimited access to employee assistance program delivered through Sonder
• Generous paid parental leave
• Access to Qube wellbeing program