TSF Operator

Harmony; Cobar; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Health & wellbeing

Gym and pool facilities

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Harmony, CSA Mine, Australia, is seeking an experienced Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) Operator to join the Processing team on a residential basis with a 5/2 roster. The role involves operating tailings facilities, managing pumps and pipelines, and coordinating with concentrator operations to optimise performance.

Key duties include hazard assessments, equipment isolations, monitoring water quality and dam safety, and performing pre-start checks on mobile equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in civil processing plants with tailings systems knowledge.
• Current C Class License required.
• Experience operating mobile equipment and pre-start checks.
• Safety tickets such as Confined Space and Working at Heights are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Operate tailings storage facilities, dams, pumps, pipelines and distribution systems.
• Control tailings discharge, density and flow rates; manage water recovery systems.
• Monitor environmental parameters and ensure dam safety and permits compliance.
• Drive improvements and maintain records for dam activity and performance.

Skills

Tailings operations

Water management

Pumping operations

Education

C Class License

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) Operator to join our Processing team. Working on a 5/2 days roster, this position is available on a residential basis only.

As the TSF Operator, your duties will entail the following, however not limited to:

• Operate tailings storage facilities, dams, and associated infrastructure, including pumps, pipelines, and distribution systems. Control tailings discharge, density, and flow rates while managing water recovery systems. Coordinate with concentrator operations and operate dewatering equipment to maximise operational efficiency.
• Execute hazard assessments and equipment isolations. Monitor environmental parameters, including seepage, groundwater, dust, and water quality. Ensure full compliance with dam safety regulations and environmental permits.
• Monitor critical instrumentation and conduct inspections of dam walls, embankments, and spillways. Maintain required freeboard levels and dam stability. Operate the mobile plant.
• Drive operational improvements and optimise tailings facility performance. Support the dam activities, conduct root cause analysis, and maintain accurate records.

We are seeking an experienced Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) Operator to join our Processing team. Working on a 5/2 days roster, this position is available on a residential basis only.

As the TSF Operator, your duties will entail the following, however not limited to:

• Operate tailings storage facilities, dams, and associated infrastructure, including pumps, pipelines, and distribution systems. Control tailings discharge, density, and flow rates while managing water recovery systems. Coordinate with concentrator operations and operate dewatering equipment to maximise operational efficiency.
• Execute hazard assessments and equipment isolations. Monitor environmental parameters, including seepage, groundwater, dust, and water quality. Ensure full compliance with dam safety regulations and environmental permits.
• Monitor critical instrumentation and conduct inspections of dam walls, embankments, and spillways. Maintain required freeboard levels and dam stability. Operate the mobile plant.
• Drive operational improvements and optimise tailings facility performance. Support the dam activities, conduct root cause analysis, and maintain accurate records.

About You

To be successful, you will bring the following skills, experience and personal attributes:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in civil processing plants, with knowledge of crushers, tailings systems, water management, and pumping operations.
• Current C Class License required
• Wide range of equipment skills, as you will be required to operate mobile equipment like loaders, forklifts, haul trucks and water trucks and be comfortable doing pre-start checks
• Confined Space, and Working at Heights tickets are highly valued
• A genuine commitment to keeping yourself and your team safe is essential. We're seeking individuals who can identify hazards and adhere to safety procedures.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office

Benefits

• Competitive salary including eligibility to participate in quarterly bonus.
• Opportunity to grow your Safety career within a dynamic international organisation.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to gym and pool facilities to our employees and their dependants in Cobar.
• Join a business that is growing in Australia and exposed to the high growth commodities of copper and gold.

We thank all applicants for your interest and the time taken to submit your application. While we consider all suitable applicants, only those short-listed for interview will be contacted.

Please note: All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia and will be required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.

To learn more about Harmony and CSA Mine, please visit: https://www.harmony.co.za/operations/australia/csa-copper-mine/