Dragline Operator

Workpac Group; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifestyle roster

Large-scale equipment operation

Open cut mining site

Competitive rates

WorkPac support

Job summary

WorkPac Group is seeking an experienced Dragline Operator for an open cut mining operation in Central Queensland's Bowen Basin. You will operate Bucyrus/ Marion draglines, perform pre-start inspections, and work with production crews to meet safety and production targets.

This lifestyle roster role offers a competitive hourly rate of 96.45 AUD and a monthly production bonus, with a strong commitment to safety and long-term opportunities within an established site.

Qualifications

• Previous open cut mining experience as a Dragline Operator.
• Demonstrated experience operating relevant dragline equipment.
• SSE/Delegate-signed skills list with current and valid competencies.
• Experience operating Bucyrus 1370, Marion 8200, Marion 8200S.
• Current Standard 11.
• Current Coal Board Medical.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Ability to successfully complete a Drug & Alcohol screening.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operating dragline equipment within an open cut mining environment.
• Conducting pre-start inspections and equipment checks.
• Operating equipment safely and efficiently in line with production requirements.
• Working collaboratively with production crews and supervisors.
• Following all site safety procedures and operational standards.
• Maintaining a strong focus on safe and productive operations.

Skills

Dragline operation

Open cut mining

Bucyrus 1370

Marion 8200

Marion 8200S

Standard 11

Coal Board Medical

Driver's Licence

Australian working rights

Drug & Alcohol screen

Safety culture

Job description

• Lifestyle roster offering excellent work-life balance, including a pyjama day
• Long-term opportunity within an established open cut mining operation
• $96.45/hourly + Monthly Production Bonus

About Our Client

Our leading global mining client is proud to be a leading Australian producer of premium quality hard coking coal for export steel markets within Central Queensland's Bowen Basin, with additional joint ventures in steel making coal, copper and magnanese across North West Queensland and Western Australia. With steelmaking coal being an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world, this is an fantastic opportunity to join a leading growing client with a focus on sustainability, innovation and progression within the workforce and supporting local communities.

What You Will Be Doing

• Operating dragline equipment within an open cut mining environment
• Conducting pre-start inspections and equipment checks
• Operating equipment safely and efficiently in line with production requirements
• Working collaboratively with production crews and supervisors
• Following all site safety procedures and operational standards
• Maintaining a strong focus on safe and productive operations

What You Will Need

• Previous open cut mining experience as a Dragline Operator
• Demonstrated experience operating relevant dragline equipment
• SSE/Delegate-signed skills list with current and valid competencies
• Experience operating one or more of the following: Bucyrus 1370, Marion 8200, Marion 8200S
• Current Standard 11
• Current Coal Board Medical
• Current Driver's Licence
• Full Australian working rights
• Ability to successfully complete a Drug & Alcohol screening
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety

What's In It For You?

• Lifestyle roster offering greater work-life balance
• Opportunity to operate large-scale mining equipment
• Work within an established open cut mining operation
• Competitive mining rates
• Ongoing support from the WorkPac team

Job Reference Number: 7396J202662953

Job Benefits

• Lifestyle roster offering excellent work-life balance, including a pyjama day
• Long-term opportunity within an established open cut mining operation
• $96.45/hourly + Monthly Production Bonus

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.