Stockpile Dozer Operator

Foxleigh Mining; Middlemount; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7/7 roster

Camp accommodation and meals

Permanent full-time employment

Modern fleet

Safety‑driven culture

Job summary

Foxleigh Mine is seeking an experienced Stockpile Dozer Operator to join our CHPP Operations team. Reporting to CHPP, you will safely manage product coal stockpiles and support train loading activities to optimise throughput and quality.

To succeed you need dozer experience on coal stockpiles, stockpile blending knowledge and a solid commitment to safety. A current Open C Class Driver Licence and signed machinery competencies are required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating dozers on coal stockpiles in open-cut mining.
• Understanding of stockpile management, blending and coal quality.
• Commitment to safety and positive team culture.
• Good communication across operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate D10/D11 dozers on product coal stockpiles.
• Construct, maintain and reclaim stockpiles to maximise quality and recovery.
• Manage stockpile blending per operational requirements.
• Support train loading and coal reclaim activities.
• Complete pre-start inspections and routine equipment care.
• Identify and report equipment defects or hazards.
• Collaborate with CHPP and Production teams to meet targets.
• Maintain Foxleigh safety, housekeeping and environmental standards.

Skills

Dozer operation

Stockpile management

Coal blending

Coal quality

Safety culture

Team collaboration

Pre-start inspections

Education

Open C Class Licence

Machinery competencies

Signed skills list

Job description

Foxleigh Mine is continuing its transition to an owner-operator workforce, creating exciting opportunities for experienced operators to join our growing team.

Located just 15 kilometres south of Middlemount in Queensland's Bowen Basin, Foxleigh is recognised for producing high-quality PCI coal while fostering a workplace built on safety, respect and teamwork. We're committed to developing a culture where our people are valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

We are currently seeking an experienced Stockpile Dozer Operator to join our CHPP Operations team.

About The Role

Reporting directly to our CHPP Operations team, you will play a key role in the safe and efficient management of product coal stockpiles while supporting production and train loading activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Safely operating D10/D11 dozers on product coal stockpiles.
• Constructing, maintaining and reclaiming stockpiles to maximise product quality and recovery.
• Managing stockpile blending in accordance with operational requirements.
• Supporting train loading and coal reclaim activities.
• Completing pre-start inspections and routine equipment care.
• Identifying and reporting equipment defects or operational hazards.
• Working collaboratively with the CHPP and Production teams to achieve production targets.
• Maintaining Foxleigh’s standards of safety, housekeeping and environmental compliance.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience operating dozers on coal product stockpiles within an open-cut coal mining operation.
• Strong understanding of stockpile management, blending and coal quality principles.
• A commitment to working safely and contributing to a positive team culture.
• Sound communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across operational teams.
• Current Open C Class Driver Licence.
• Relevant machinery competencies and signed skills list.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a CHPP environment.
• Loader or other ancillary operating skills.

Why Foxleigh

At Foxleigh, you’ll enjoy more than just a job, you’ll become part of a team that’s shaping the future of our operation.

We offer:

• Permanent full-time employment.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• 7/7 lifestyle roster.
• Camp accommodation and meals whilst on roster.
• Modern fleet and well-maintained equipment.
• A supportive, values-driven culture focused on safety, respect and teamwork.
• The opportunity to be part of Foxleigh’s exciting owner-operator journey.

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