Loader Operator – FIFO Mine: Permanent Role with Growth

Theiss; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full camp facilities

2 gyms + sports facilities

Outdoor pool and recreation

Flights & novated leasing

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Thiess is hiring a Loader Operator to join our Production Mining Team. This role involves operating heavy loaders, maintaining floor levels, and supporting safe, efficient ore movement at the Iron Bridge Mine on a 2:1 roster (7D7N7RR) with FIFO from Perth.

Your background includes at least 3 years on CAT 994 or equivalent machines (WA1200, Le Tourneau 1850) and a strong commitment to health and safety in a mining environment. A valid Australian driver's license is essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience operating a CAT 994 Loader in a production mining operation including loading at the ROM
• Equivalent experience in Komatsu WA 1200, Le Tourneau 1850

Responsibilities

• Operating machinery efficiently, safely, and competently to ensure maximum output
• Complying with Thiess’ policies and procedures
• Responding to instructions from Mining Supervisor
• Ensuring floor levels are maintained
• Minimising dilution and achieving design parameters within acceptable tolerances
• Maintain stockpiles, dumps and haul roads to ensure flow in a safe and efficient manner
• Operate, drive and move material as directed to prepare operating areas and roads
• Setting and maintain high housekeeping standards
• Carrying out pre-start checks

Skills

Loader operation

Mining operations

Safety protocols

Pre-start checks

Tools

CAT 994 Loader

Komatsu WA1200

Le Tourneau 1850

Job description

Thiess is hiring a Loader Operator to join our Production Mining Team. This role involves operating heavy loaders, maintaining floor levels, and supporting safe, efficient ore movement at the Iron Bridge Mine on a 2:1 roster (7D7N7RR) with FIFO from Perth.

Your background includes at least 3 years on CAT 994 or equivalent machines (WA1200, Le Tourneau 1850) and a strong commitment to health and safety in a mining environment. A valid Australian driver's license is essential.