Operator Mineral Processing - Multiple Opportunities

Hancock Iron Ore; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance, retention and profit‑in‑s

Parental leave 18 weeks

Private health cover contribution

Job summary

Hancock Iron Ore is seeking Operator Mineral Processing candidates for a 14 on, 14 off FIFO roster from Perth to the Roy Hill Mine. You will inspect processing plant equipment, monitor performance, respond to issues, and collaborate with plant controllers, supervisors and maintenance teams to keep the plant running safely and efficiently.

Opportunities exist across wet and dry plant operations, with duties ranging from inspections to equipment operation and handovers.

Qualifications

• Experience in mineral processing or fixed plant operations is valued.
• Experience across day and night shifts is beneficial.
• HR licence and ability to operate skid steers or loaders are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-start checks and routine inspections of processing plant equipment.
• Monitor and support the operation of the processing plant.
• Operate skid steers or loaders for clean-up and operational support.
• Support safe plant start-ups, shutdowns and fault response with plant controllers.
• Record equipment status and communicate defects for handovers and maintenance.

Skills

Safe work practices

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Shift work (day and night)

Attention to detail

HR licence

Tools

Skid steer operation

Loader operation

Job description

• 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 HR licence and experience operating skid steers or loaders are desirable