Residential Mt Isa: Underground Fixed Plant Operator (7/7)

XPS Materials Group; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Isa Mines seeks a skilled Construction Operator for underground fixed plant maintenance, focusing on shaft and hoist operations. The role is residential in Mount Isa with a 7/7 day shift roster, requiring a safety-first attitude and a current manual driver's license.

Ideal candidates have experience in mining/underground operations, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to follow established procedures. Forklift, rigging, oxy cutting, and welding skills are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Hard working, reliable and able to work unsupervised.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, troubleshooting & problem-solving skills.
• Flexible approach and adaptable to change with a high attention to detail.
• Good time management and ability to work well under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.
• Current Manual driver’s license and mining/underground operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with department projects and structural repairs within fixed Plant.
• Assist fixed plant mechanical crew with day-to-day works when required.
• Assist with planned and unplanned shutdowns.
• Follow safety practices and procedures when undertaking work.
• Comply with GFM policies, standards, procedures when undertaking work.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Safety conscious

Strong communication

Problem solving

Team work

Time management

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Work unsupervised

Manual driver's license

Education

Mechanical trade (fitter or boilermaker)

Tools

Forklift ticket

Rigging

Job description

Mount Isa Mines seeks a skilled Construction Operator for underground fixed plant maintenance, focusing on shaft and hoist operations. The role is residential in Mount Isa with a 7/7 day shift roster, requiring a safety-first attitude and a current manual driver's license.

Ideal candidates have experience in mining/underground operations, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to follow established procedures. Forklift, rigging, oxy cutting, and welding skills are advantageous.