Shovel Operator

WorkPac; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation and meals provided

7/7 Day/Night roster

Job summary

WorkPac is seeking a shovel operator for Coppabella Mine, located about 140km southwest of Mackay, Queensland. You will operate P&H 4100 Rope Shovels in an open-cut coal mining environment and coordinate with production crews to meet targets.

Role offers a casual rate with 7/7 Day/Night roster, 12.5-hour shifts, and camp accommodation with meals provided. A current Standard 11 and Coal Board Medical are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating mining shovels - P&H 4100 Rope Shovel.
• Current Standard 11.
• Current Coal Board Medical (or ability to obtain).
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Operating electric rope shovels in an open cut coal mining environment.
• Loading haul trucks efficiently and safely to meet production targets.
• Conducting pre-start inspections and reporting mechanical issues.
• Working collaboratively with production crews and mine dispatch.
• Adhering to all site safety procedures and operational standards.

Skills

Mining shovel operation

Standard 11

Coal Board Medical

Driver's licence

Pre-employment medical & drug/alcohol

Tools

P&H 4100 Rope Shovel

Job description

Job details

Key Selling Points

• $93.13 per hour casual rate
• 7/7 rotating Day & Night roster
• Camp and meals provided

About Our Client

Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. Their commitment to sustainability underpins everything they do while also shaping their future strategy. Coppabella Mine is located approximately 140km southwest of Mackay and is a surface mine utilising Dragline, Dozer, Truck and Shovel mining methods.

What You Will Be Doing

• Operating electric rope shovels in an open cut coal mining environment
• Loading haul trucks efficiently and safely to meet production targets
• Conducting pre-start inspections and reporting mechanical issues
• Working collaboratively with production crews and mine dispatch
• Adhering to all site safety procedures and operational standards

What You Will Need

• Previous experience operating mining shovels - P&H 4100 Rope Shovel
• Current Standard 11
• Current Coal Board Medical (or ability to obtain)
• Current Driver's Licence
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening

What's in it for you?

• $93.13 per hour casual rate
• 7/7 Day & Night roster
• 12.5-hour shifts
• Camp accommodation and meals provided
• Opportunity to work with a leading coal producer through WorkPac

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.