Trainee Process Operator — FIFO Gold Plant Training

GOLD FIELDS; Kambalda West; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided (up to 6 months

FIFO roster

Quarterly bonuses

Private health allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gold Fields at the St Ives Mine Site in Western Australia is offering a 12 month fixed term contract for a Process Operator-in-training role within the processing plant. You will learn to run crushers, mills, leach tanks, and control room operations under supervision, operating IT loaders, Bobcats and forklifts with safety at the core.

This FIFO roster (8 days on, 6 off, 7 nights on, 7 off) supports work–life balance, with up to six months’ company accommodation for eligible new hires relocating

Qualifications

• Current Driver’s Licence (manual C class preferred).
• Good fitness level to handle manual work and heights.
• Willingness to operate and learn around heavy machinery across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operating plant areas such as crushers, mills, leach tanks and control room operations.
• Learn to operate and maintain mobile equipment (IT loaders, Bobcats, forklifts) and collect slurry samples.
• Support maintenance during shutdowns and participate in safety discussions for a strong safety culture.

Skills

Mobile equipment

Teamwork

Driver's licence

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Tools

IT loaders

Bobcats

Forklifts

Job description

Gold Fields at the St Ives Mine Site in Western Australia is offering a 12 month fixed term contract for a Process Operator-in-training role within the processing plant. You will learn to run crushers, mills, leach tanks, and control room operations under supervision, operating IT loaders, Bobcats and forklifts with safety at the core.

This FIFO roster (8 days on, 6 off, 7 nights on, 7 off) supports work–life balance, with up to six months’ company accommodation for eligible new hires relocating