Fixed Plant Control Room Operator | FIFO Mine Site

Newmont Australia; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness allowance

Annual performance-based bonus

Salary Continuance Insurance (Income |

Extensive Parental Leave for both1

Extensive Parental Leave for both

Job summary

Newmont Tanami is seeking a Fixed Plant Control Room Operator to ensure the safe, efficient operation of fixed plant systems such as materials handling, winders, dewatering and ventilation. From the control room you will monitor real-time asset performance, coordinate between surface and underground teams, and support production continuity.

This FIFO role requires calm under pressure, clear communication, and the ability to identify and resolve issues before they impact operations while working

Qualifications

• Trade qualification preferred in mechanical or electrical disciplines.
• Experience in a mining control room or operations environment.
• Familiar with SCADA, HMI and CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time asset performance and respond to issues to minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate operational records for reporting and compliance.
• Act as central communication link between surface and underground teams.
• Support emergency response coordination from the control room.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and planning for scheduling.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Decision-making

Prioritisation

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Education

Mechanical or Electrical trade qualification (preferred)

Tools

SCADA (Citect)

HMI

Minestar

PI Vision

CMMS (SAP)

Job description

Newmont Tanami is seeking a Fixed Plant Control Room Operator to ensure the safe, efficient operation of fixed plant systems such as materials handling, winders, dewatering and ventilation. From the control room you will monitor real-time asset performance, coordinate between surface and underground teams, and support production continuity.

This FIFO role requires calm under pressure, clear communication, and the ability to identify and resolve issues before they impact operations while working