Open-Cut Coal Production Operator – Long-Term Contract

Golding Contractors; Kogan; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term security through 2030

Modern fleet and equipment

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Golding Contractors is seeking Production Mine Operators to join our team at Kogan Creek Mine, near Chinchilla, Queensland. This permanent full-time role includes a 4-year contract extension secured through to June 2030.

You will operate production equipment in open-cut coal with a strong emphasis on safety, site compliance and operational excellence. Current Standard 11, a valid driver licence and Coal Board Medical are required, along with pre-employment medicals and drug and alcohol testing.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safe work practices and site compliance.
• Proven experience operating production equipment in open-cut coal.
• Current Standard 11 and a valid driver licence.
• Coal Board Medical (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol testing.
• Current training transcripts.
• Trainer & Assessor qualifications/experience preferred.
• Experience in pit dewatering is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment on open-cut coal operations.
• Maintain safety and site compliance.
• Support day and night shift rosters.
• Contribute to long-term project security through to 2030.
• Assist maintenance and equipment readiness.

Skills

Safe practices

Site compliance

Equipment operation

Standard 11

Driver licence

Coal Board Medical

Pre-employment medical

Drug & Alcohol testing

Training transcripts

Trainer qualifications

Pit dewatering

Job description

Golding Contractors is seeking Production Mine Operators to join our team at Kogan Creek Mine, near Chinchilla, Queensland. This permanent full-time role includes a 4-year contract extension secured through to June 2030.

You will operate production equipment in open-cut coal with a strong emphasis on safety, site compliance and operational excellence. Current Standard 11, a valid driver licence and Coal Board Medical are required, along with pre-employment medicals and drug and alcohol testing.