Trainer, Maintenance

Pay Competitive

Employment type: Full-Time

• Req#: 927634

Make your mark with Thiess

Everyday, 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.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Trainer to support the site training needs for the Maintenance department at our new project in the Bowen Basin - the Olive Downs Complex.

Olive Downs Complex is a greenfield project located 40 kilometres South-west of Moranbah and is due to commence mining operations in early 2023. Thiess has recently been awarded a five-year contract to deliver full service mining operations, including mine planning, overburden removal, drill and blast, load and haul, water management and rehabilitation as well as construction of the mine infrastructure.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a new workforce that is focused on developing a strong performance culture and a culture that values everyone's contribution equally. You will thrive on meeting all goals and challenges and act with fairness and integrity in all that you do. Genuine Choice rosters will be offered, which allows you to work either a lifestyle or an even time roster.

About you

As the successful applicant, you'll be a high achieving team-focused individual who enjoys delivering results in a dynamic environment. Working a 5/2/4/3 roster and reporting to the Health & Safety Manager, you will be part of the team responsible for safety and training on site, with your core responsibility being onsite authorisations and training of maintenance personnel. The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Trainer Assessor within the resources industry
• Proven experience in a Maintenance role
• Experience in developing & delivering trade-based training
• Be a self-starter with a strong work ethic and an enthusiastic attitude
• Have a high commitment to your personal safety and for others

It would be beneficial if you:

• Hold a current HR Non-Slew Crane Licence
• Hold a current HR Forklift Licence
• Have Tilt tray operation experience
• Trade certificate

What Thiess can do for you

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Access to fully funded flights from Brisbane to Moranbah or Mackay
• BIBO from Mackay & Moranbah
• Permanent full-time positions
• Thiess' commitment to ongoing training & development as part of delivering a modern autonomous mine
• Health & well-being rewards program through AIA Vitality
• Salary sacrifice options – flights and novated leasing
• Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - (Live Local, FIFO or DIDO)
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.

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.

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How to apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check, and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

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The Strong & Sustainable Resource Communities Act 2017 principles apply to this position.

PT Thiess Contractors Indonesia is a subsidiary of Thiess Pty Ltd, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of CIMIC Group.