Operator, MPU/Stemming Truck

Operator, MPU/Stemming Truck - Olive Downs Complex

Job ID 931474
Job Type Permanent Full Time
Location Australia - Moranbah, QLD
Categories Mining Operations

Applications close
30 Nov 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

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.

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The Opportunity 

We are seeking a experienced Mobile Processing Unit (MPU)/Stemming Truck Operator at Pembroke Resource's new project in the Bowen Basin - the Olive Downs Complex. 

Pembroke Resource's Olive Downs Complex is a greenfield project located 40 kilometres South-east of Moranbah which commenced mining operations in mid-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 (autonomous), water management and rehabilitation as well as the construction of the mine infrastructure.

About The Role 

Working a 7/7 Dayshift roster with a requirement for night shift when required (additional night shift rates applies) and reporting to the Drill & Blast Supervisor, your duties will include:    

• Work within site-specific safety requirements
• Safe and efficient loading of blast holes following blast design
• Accurate recording of explosives loaded on a hole-by-hole basis
• Ensuring equipment is inspected and fit for operation prior to use
• Recording and reporting of defects found when operating equipment
• Assist as directed by the Shotfirer in Charge when not required in your primary role

About you 

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. 

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Proven experience working in a similar environment preferably within coal mining
• Ability to operate a loader, bobcat and stemming truck 
• Current Queensland Explosives Security Clearance or ability to obtain
• Demonstrated compliance with safety and a good knowledge of explosive regulations
• Valid Drivers' Licence
• Current Standard 11

What Thiess can do for you 

• Even time (7/7) roster | 12.0hr Day and Night shift (when required)
• 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 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. 

Learn more 

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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. 

To apply for this role, please click the 'Apply' button or the link below.

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

How to apply

Applications close
30 Nov 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

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