Mining Crane Operator: Complex Lifts & Maintenance Support

North West Queensland; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Isa Mines is seeking a skilled Crane Operator to operate 18 and 20-tonne cranes within the Zinc Lead Concentrator and provide crane support across the Lead Smelter, Copper Smelter and George Fisher Mine. You will perform complex lifts, support maintenance activities and ensure safe operation of mobile lifting equipment on a 56-hour roster.

Reporting to the Supervisor - Coordinator Maintenance, the role requires High Risk Work licences, DG/RB where applicable, and HR licence, with

Qualifications

• High Risk Work Licence - C0 (Crane) is mandatory.
• Dogging (DG) and Basic Rigging (RB) tickets are mandatory.
• HR (Heavy Rigid) Licence is mandatory.
• CN (Non-slewing mobile crane) and CB (Bridge and gantry crane) tickets are desirable.
• EWP (Elevated Work Platform) High Risk Ticket.
• Forklift - High Risk Ticket.
• Experience operating mobile cranes in heavy industrial or mining environments.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• SAP experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate the cranage safely and effectively in line with operational and project requirements.
• Plan and execute complex lifting operations to support maintenance and project activities across multiple processing areas.
• Perform lifting tasks in accordance with lift plans, safety procedures and site standards.
• Support shutdowns, infrastructure upgrades and other fixed plant project work.
• Assist with mobilisation/demobilisation of mobile equipment and site logistics.
• Load/unload trucks and provide general support to maintenance and workshop teams.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Tools

SAP

Job description

Mount Isa Mines is seeking a skilled Crane Operator to operate 18 and 20-tonne cranes within the Zinc Lead Concentrator and provide crane support across the Lead Smelter, Copper Smelter and George Fisher Mine. You will perform complex lifts, support maintenance activities and ensure safe operation of mobile lifting equipment on a 56-hour roster.

Reporting to the Supervisor - Coordinator Maintenance, the role requires High Risk Work licences, DG/RB where applicable, and HR licence, with