Operator Mineral Processing - Multiple Opportunities

Hancock Iron Ore; Newman; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Profit sharing

Retention bonuses

18 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Hancock Iron Ore is seeking an Operator Mineral Processing to join our team at the Roy Hill Mine on a 14 on/14 off FIFO roster from Perth. You will monitor plant performance, inspect equipment, respond to operational issues, and work with plant controllers and maintenance teams to ensure safe, efficient processing.

We have roles across Wet and Dry Plant operations, with duties tailored to experience. A strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and clear communication is required, and licences as

Qualifications

• Experience in mineral processing or fixed plant operations is highly regarded.
• Commitment to safe work and ability to work in a team.
• Must hold a WA manual C-class driver’s licence.
• HR licence and experience operating skid steers or loaders are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-start checks and routine inspections of processing plant equipment.
• Monitor and support operation of the processing plant.
• Operate bobcats, loaders and other authorised mobile equipment for cleanup and support.
• Carry out field checks and support safe start-ups, shutdowns and fault response.
• Record equipment status and defects to aid handovers and maintenance planning.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance and participate in isolations and handovers.

Skills

Safe work culture

Clear communication

Shift work

C-class licence WA

HR licence + plant equipment

Job description

Operator Mineral Processing - Multiple Opportunities Job Description Operator Mineral Processing - Multiple Opportunities

Operator Mineral Processing – Multiple Opportunities

• 14/14 days and nights roster | FIFO from Perth to the Roy Hill Mine
• Performance, Retention and Profit Share Bonuses
• 18 Weeks paid Parental Leave for primary caregivers
• Private health cover contribution for employees and immediate family

Our Vision:

As a leading iron ore producer, Hancock Iron Ore is helping secure the resources, jobs and prosperity that underpin the nation’s future. Guided by our vision to be the best mining company for Australia, we measure success not only by what we produce, but by the difference we make. We value creating opportunities, helping build regional and remote areas, and supporting Australian businesses by unlocking potential wherever it exists. Being 'For Australia' means delivering lasting benefits for today and for generations to come.

About the role:

We are seeking candidates for Operator Mineral Processing positions withing our Processing team to join on a 14 on, 14 off, days and nights FIFO roster based at the Roy Hill mine. Reporting to the Supervisor Mineral Processing, you will be responsible for inspecting equipment, monitoring plant performance, responding to operating issues and working closely with our plant controllers, supervisors and maintenance teams to ensure the processing plant is running effectively and safely.

We have multiple opportunities available across our Wet and Dry Plant operations, working with a diverse range of fixed plant equipment. Depending on your assigned area, you may work across scrubbers, desands, magnetic separation, thickening and tailings systems, or crushers, dry screens, conveyors, stackers, reclaimers and train load-out. Your day-to-day responsibilities will be aligned to your experience, training and relevant authorisations.

Duties:

• Conduct pre-start checks and routine inspections of processing plant equipment, identifying and escalating defects, build-up, abnormal noise or vibration and other operating issues
• Monitor and support the operation of our processing plant
• Operate bobcats, loaders and other authorised mobile equipment for clean-up and operational support, while maintaining safe, tidy work areas
• Carry out field checks and support safe plant start-ups, shutdowns and fault response in communication with plant controllers and supervisors
• Record and communicate equipment status, defects and outstanding issues to support effective shift handovers and maintenance planning
• Prepare equipment for maintenance and participate in isolations and handovers

Skills and Experience:

We welcome candidates from a range of experience levels and backgrounds.

Experience in mineral processing, fixed plant operations or a similar industrial environment is highly regarded, although we also encourage applications from those with relevant transferable skills and experience.

• A commitment to safe work, clear communication and working as part of an operational team
• The ability to identify and report plant issues, follow procedures and work accurately across day and night shifts
• A current WA manual C-class driver’s licence.
• A HR licence and experience operating skid steers or loaders are desirable

About Hancock Iron Ore

Hancock Iron Ore has a portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia's Pilbara region, with a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. We have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and McPhee Creek, plus a range of exciting development opportunities.
We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Life at the Roy Hill Mine

Our Mine Village is a modern, comfortable home away from home, with recent extensive upgrades to accommodation, dining, fitness, recreation, and wellbeing facilities. Residents can enjoy renovated rooms with contemporary amenities, high-quality dining with healthy, vegan, and gluten-free options, upgraded gym and pool facilities, social and recreation spaces, SWIFT in-room entertainment, a 24/7 retail offering, and an active calendar of community, lifestyle, learning, and family-friendly activities.

Equal Opportunity

Hancock Iron Ore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and females to apply. We are a fair, diverse and welcoming workplace. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

Application Information

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

This advertisement will closeno laterthan thePosting End Datespecified. We may close the advertisement early should suitable candidate/s be identified, so encourage prompt applications.

Recruitment Agency submissions will not be considered.

Hancock Iron Ore is a Hancock Prospecting company.