Paste Plant Operator

Harmony; Cobar; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + quarterly bonus

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Harmony CSA Mine is seeking an experienced Paste Plant Operator to safely and efficiently run the paste fill plant, ensuring paste meets specification for underground mining activities.

Role operates on a 7/7 days and nights roster with residential basis. You will monitor plant performance, perform inspections and maintenance, and collaborate with Underground Operations to meet production targets while maintaining strict safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in mining, mineral processing or fixed plant operations desirable.
• Knowledge of thickening, slurry handling, pumping and dewatering systems.
• Mechanical aptitude to identify and respond to equipment issues.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Valid C Class Driving Licence.
• Able to pass pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screen.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant performance and production rates to ensure quality and output.
• Conduct inspections, housekeeping and preventative maintenance to keep plant safe and reliable.
• Identify and report faults, process issues and hazards; support safety culture.
• Assist start-up, shutdown and isolation activities with Underground Operations to meet targets.
• Complete operational checks, records and shift reports in compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Mining experience

Mineral processing

Fixed plant operations

Thickening

Slurry handling

Pumping

Dewatering

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

C Class Driving Licence

Medical clearance

Teamwork

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Paste Plant Operator you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the paste fill plant, ensuring paste is produced and delivered to specification in support of underground mining activities.

Working on a 7/7 days & nights rotational roster, this position is available on a residential basis only.

As the Paste Plant Operator, your duties will entail the following, however not limited to:

• Monitor plant performance and production rates to ensure consistent quality and output.
• Conduct inspections, housekeeping, and some general preventative maintenance to keep plant running safely and reliably.
• Identify and report faults, process issues, and hazards, contributing to a proactive safety culture.
• Support the start-up, shutdown and isolation activities, working closely with Underground Operations to meet production targets.
• Accurately complete operational checks, records and shift reports, ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental standards.

We are seeking an experienced Paste Plant Operator you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the paste fill plant, ensuring paste is produced and delivered to specification in support of underground mining activities.

Working on a 7/7 days & nights rotational roster, this position is available on a residential basis only.

As the Paste Plant Operator, your duties will entail the following, however not limited to:

• Monitor plant performance and production rates to ensure consistent quality and output.
• Conduct inspections, housekeeping, and some general preventative maintenance to keep plant running safely and reliably.
• Identify and report faults, process issues, and hazards, contributing to a proactive safety culture.
• Support the start-up, shutdown and isolation activities, working closely with Underground Operations to meet production targets.
• Accurately complete operational checks, records and shift reports, ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental standards.

About You

To be successful, you will bring the following skills, experience and personal attributes:

• Previous experience in mining, mineral processing, or fixed plant operations is desirable, with paste plant operating experience highly regarded but not essential.
• Sound understanding of thickening, slurry handling, pumping, and dewatering systems
• Mechanical aptitude, with the ability to identify and respond to equipment issues
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Current C Class Driving Licence
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary including eligibility to participate in quarterly bonus.
• Opportunity to grow your Safety career within a dynamic international organisation.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to gym and pool facilities to our employees and their dependants in Cobar.
• Join a business that is growing in Australia and exposed to the high growth commodities of copper and gold.

To learn more about Harmony and CSA Mine, please visit: https://www.harmony.co.za/operations/australia/csa-copper-mine/