Technician, Pit

Cimic Group; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights from Brisbane

Training & development

Novated leasing

Health & wellbeing rewards (AIA Vital)

Job summary

Thiess is seeking a Pit Technician to join the AHS Crew at the Olive Downs Complex, south-east of Moranbah. Work involves coordinating autonomous and conventional mining activities, linking field operations with the control room, and maintaining AOZ integrity to support safe, productive operations.

You will collaborate with AHS Controllers and field teams, monitor pit conditions and hazards, and contribute toContinuous improvement in safety and efficiency within a dynamic mining environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in open cut mining operations.
• Exposure to autonomous haulage systems or fleet management systems (e.g. MineStar Command) preferred.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across field and control room teams.
• High level of situational awareness and ability to identify and manage risks in real time.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support field-based autonomous and conventional mining activities to ensure safe, efficient and aligned execution of the mine plan.
• Act as the key link between field operations and the control room, providing real-time updates on pit conditions, hazards and operational changes.
• Ensure alignment between physical mining conditions, operational activities and the autonomous haulage system configuration.
• Support the safe and effective operation of AHS by working closely with AHS Controllers and Builders to maintain system integrity and performance.
• Assist in managing interactions between autonomous and conventional equipment within operational areas.
• Maintain Autonomous Operating Zone (AOZ) integrity, including exclusion zones, bunding, road conditions and access management.
• Identify and elevate risks, hazards and non-compliance, supporting incident response and investigation activities.
• Provide field-based insights to improve productivity, including haul road condition, congestion, access and dump performance.
• Support Short Interval Control (SIC) through real-time field intelligence and operational feedback.
• Collaborate and communicate with site teams and stakeholders to achieve safety, environmental and production targets.

Skills

Field-based mining

Autonomous haulage systems

Coordination & communication

Risk awareness

Problem solving

Tools

MineStar Command

Job description

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones, take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

Thiess is the place to make things happen.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Pit Technician to join the Thiess AHS Crew at Pembroke Resource’s Olive Downs Complex.

Located south-east of Moranbah, the Olive Downs Complex has been operating since mid-2023. Thiess is delivering a five-year full-service mining contract, including mine planning, overburden removal, drill and blast, autonomous load and haul operations, water management, rehabilitation, and ongoing mine infrastructure works.

About The Role

Working a 7/7 Day/Night rotating roster and reporting to the AHS Supervisor, your duties will include:

• Coordinate and support field-based autonomous and conventional mining activities to ensure safe, efficient and aligned execution of the mine plan
• Act as the key link between field operations and the control room, providing real-time updates on pit conditions, hazards and operational changes
• Ensure alignment between physical mining conditions, operational activities and the autonomous haulage system configuration
• Support the safe and effective operation of AHS by working closely with AHS Controllers and Builders to maintain system integrity and performance
• Assist in managing interactions between autonomous and conventional equipment within operational areas
• Maintain Autonomous Operating Zone (AOZ) integrity, including exclusion zones, bunding, road conditions and access management
• Identify and elevate risks, hazards and non-compliance, supporting incident response and investigation activities
• Provide field-based insights to improve productivity, including haul road condition, congestion, access and dump performance
• Support Short Interval Control (SIC) through real-time field intelligence and operational feedback
• Collaborate and communicate with site teams and stakeholders to achieve safety, environmental and production targets

About You

• Experience in open cut mining operations, with strong exposure to field-based activities
• Exposure to autonomous haulage systems or fleet management systems (e.g. MineStar Command) preferred
• Strong interest in technology, automation and the future of mining operations
• Demonstrated ability to learn and interact with technology-based systems in an operational environment
• Strong understanding of mining operations, pit layout and operational workflows
• Ability to interpret mine plans and translate them into practical field execution
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work across field and control room teams
• High level of situational awareness and ability to identify and manage risks in real time
• Problem-solving capability and ability to work independently in dynamic field conditions
• Commitment to safety, teamwork and continuous improvement
• Standard 11 (Surface Coal Mining Induction) and current Coal Board Medical
• Valid C Class Driver’s Licence

What Thiess Can Do for You

• BIBO from Mackay or Moranbah
• Flights provided from Brisbane
• Thiess’ commitment to ongoing training & development as part of delivering a modern autonomous mine
• Health & wellbeing rewards program through AIA Vitality
• Salary sacrifice options – novated leasing
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.
• Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - (Live Local, FIFO and DIDO)

About Us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.

The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition and developing services to enable sustainable mining.

We’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered. Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark