Underground Fixed Plant Operator — Service Crew (FIFO: 8/6)

Marble Group; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private en-suite rooms

Gym on site

Pool

Recreation lounge

Bar on site

Wi-Fi throughout camp

Charter FIFO from Cairns & Townsville

Job summary

Marble Group in North Queensland is seeking an Underground Fixed Plant Operator / Service Crew for a hands-on FIFO role at a renowned hard rock mine. The position offers a 8:6 roster, days and nights, with charter FIFO from Townsville or Cairns and a well-equipped camp.

You will work across fixed plant operations and service crew duties, gaining exposure to dewatering, pipework and heavy underground equipment, with strong safety standards and long-term career progression.

Qualifications

• Underground experience in fixed plant, service crew or trade background valued.
• Comfort operating heavy underground equipment; training provided onsite.
• Experience with dewatering, pumps or pipework is advantageous.
• Physically fit to work 12-hour shifts in underground conditions.
• Safety-minded team player with willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Dewatering operations: manage pumps, sumps and flight pumps to maintain safe water levels underground.
• Carry out pipe installation, maintenance and repairs as required.
• Operate underground equipment including boggers, excavators and rock breakers.
• Support shutdown activities; coordinate with the wider ops team.
• Conduct pre-starts, routine checks and report faults or hazards promptly.

Skills

Underground experience

Fixed plant ops

Safety mindset

Team player

Physically fit

Tools

Dewatering pumps

Pumps & pipework

Job description

Marble Group in North Queensland is seeking an Underground Fixed Plant Operator / Service Crew for a hands-on FIFO role at a renowned hard rock mine. The position offers a 8:6 roster, days and nights, with charter FIFO from Townsville or Cairns and a well-equipped camp.

You will work across fixed plant operations and service crew duties, gaining exposure to dewatering, pipework and heavy underground equipment, with strong safety standards and long-term career progression.