Shovel Operator

2 days ago

Perth, Western Australia CITIC Pacific Mining Management Pty Ltd Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

We're seeking experienced Shovel Operators to join our Mine Production team with CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM). This is a permanent full-time opportunity on a 2/1 roster (days and nights), FIFO from Perth to our Sino Iron operation, Cape Preston WA.

If you want to operate some of the world's largest hydraulic face shovels, this is the role for you.

You'll be operating:

  • Terex RH400 Hydraulic Face Shovels (1000t)
  • CAT 6090 Hydraulic Face Shovels (1000t)
  • Other large excavators (200t+)

To be successful, you'll bring:

  • Proven experience operating large hydraulic face shovels (400t+) and excavators (200t+)
  • Current manual driver's licence (essential)
  • First Aid certificate and Restricted Quarry Manager Cert (highly desirable)
  • Extensive knowledge of surface mining principles
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently
  • A proactive attitude and commitment to safety

Benefits

As an employee of CPM, we offer a range of benefits including leave benefits, personal and family benefits, education and training, salary sacrifice options, and lifestyle benefits through preferred suppliers.

  • Competitive remuneration packages
  • Career progression and industry training programs
  • Company provided insurances for salary continuance insurance and life
  • Salary packaging options, including vehicles, flights and airport parking
  • Access to the Alliance Airlines Lounge

The village features three gyms, a swimming pool, multi-purpose sports courts, a retail store, tavern with beer garden, dining, and recreation room.

Take advantage of the free Wi-Fi internet access to all rooms, in-house entertainment with FOXTEL and a regular schedule of entertainers including bands and sporting professionals.

To Apply

  • Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately
  • We reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated
  • Candidates represented by agencies will not be considered for this position
  • Internal applicants please note it is a requirement that you advise your immediate line manager of the application

As an employee of CPM, you will be part of a culturally and gender diverse organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff.

About CITIC Pacific Mining

CPM is the company behind Sino Iron, already Australia's largest magnetite operation, located on Western Australia's Pilbara coast. We are spearheading a new iron ore value-adding industry for the nation, transforming magnetite ore into a high-grade, premium export product.

Sino Iron is a fully integrated operation – featuring a mine serviced by the biggest haul trucks in the world, six-line concentrator and port terminal facilities at nearby Cape Preston. Our state-of-the-art power station and desalination plant are among the largest in the State.

Our operations provide career opportunities on a global scale. Being an employee at CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM) will enable you to take advantage of the multiple divisions of the group. CITIC Group, a majority shareholder of CPM, has more than 170,000 employees worldwide and is always looking for talented and exceptional people.

Within CPM, everyone can develop their skills and knowledge, progress in the business and be recognised and rewarded for their contribution. We encourage our people to take the opportunities that are provided to reach their full potential - so they can achieve the best results for themselves, each other, and for CPM.

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