Excavator Operator - New Rates - 5K Sign On Bonus

Cimic; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Full camp facilities

Salary sacrifice options

Job summary

Thiess is seeking an Excavator Operator in Western Australia to join our Production Mining Team. You will operate heavy equipment, follow safety procedures and support pit development within design boundaries.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years of mining production excavator experience and familiarity with Hitachi EX3600. HR licence is desirable, with full camp facilities provided and a strong commitment to health and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years mining experience as mining production excavator operator.
• Experience with Hitachi EX3600 is essential.
• HR drivers licence (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery efficiently and safely as a production operator.
• Comply with Thiess policies and procedures.
• Respond to instructions from Mining Supervisor.
• Excavate to design boundaries of ore bodies, berms and pit walls.
• Maintain floor levels and cleanliness.
• Minimise dilution and meet design parameters within tolerances.
• Carry out pre-start checks.

Skills

Mining production experience

Excavator operation

Safety compliance

Job description

About the role

As our next Excavator Operator to proudly represent our Production Mining Team, you will live for challenges and thrive on the variety of work available. Like all of us at Thiess, you’re a passionate and energetic person, that appreciates responsibility, recognition and reward.

In this role, you will:

• Operating machinery efficiently and safely as a highly skilled production operator
• Complying with Thiess’ policies and procedures
• Responding to instructions from Mining Supervisor
• Excavating to design boundaries of ore bodies, berms and pit walls
• Ensuring floor levels are maintained
• Minimising dilution and achieving design parameters within acceptable tolerances
• Setting and maintain high housekeeping standards
• Carrying out pre-start checks

About you

• Minimum of 5 years mining experience as mining production excavator operator
• Equivalent to or specific experience operating Hitachi EX3600 is essential
• Experience in loading dump trucks in a mining production environment essential
• Sound knowledge and understanding of ore mark ups and pit configuration
• Skills to mine out benches and cutting batters, leaving minimal amount of material for final trim to design of batter angle
• HR drivers licence (desirable)
• Proven compliance and commitment to health and safety at all times

What Thiess can do for you

• Receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus upon successful completion of your six-month probationary period
• Permanent full-time positions
• Full camp facilities provided
• Thiess’ commitment to training & development
• Salary sacrifice options – Flights & novated leasing
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.