Mining Excavator Operator (EX3600) – Full-Time + $5K Sign-On

Cimic; Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Full camp facilities

Training & development

Salary sacrifice flights

Novated leasing

Corporate discounts including health

Job summary

Thiess is seeking an Excavator Operator to join our Production Mining Team in Australia. You will operate heavy machinery, follow procedures, and support safety and efficiency on site.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of mining production excavator experience and hands-on experience with Hitachi EX3600. You will work with dump trucks and assist with pit configuration, maintaining high safety and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years mining experience as mining production excavator operator.
• Experience operating Hitachi EX3600 is essential.
• Experience loading dump trucks in a mining production environment essential.
• Sound knowledge of ore mark ups and pit configuration.
• Skills to mine benches and cutting batters with minimal material for final trim.
• Proven compliance and commitment to health and safety at all times.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery efficiently and safely as a production operator.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Respond to instructions from Mining Supervisor.
• Excavate to design boundaries of ore bodies, berms, and pit walls.
• Ensure floor levels are maintained and safe.
• Minimise dilution and achieve design parameters within tolerances.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Carry out pre-start checks.

Skills

Mining experience

Excavator operation

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Tools

Hitachi EX3600

Job description

Thiess is seeking an Excavator Operator to join our Production Mining Team in Australia. You will operate heavy machinery, follow procedures, and support safety and efficiency on site.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of mining production excavator experience and hands-on experience with Hitachi EX3600. You will work with dump trucks and assist with pit configuration, maintaining high safety and housekeeping standards.