Loader Operator

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Thiess Full time

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With a global business, we offer diverse and rewarding careers. We are committed to Thiess being a company and a culture where great people can excel and where they are developed and supported to reach their highest potential. Join our team today.

About the role

As our next Loader Operator to proudly represent our Production Mining Team, you will live for challenges and thrive on the variety of work available. Like all of us at Thiess, you're a passionate and energetic person, that appreciates responsibility, recognition and reward.

  • 2:1 (7D7N7RR)| FIFO Perth to Iron Bridge Mine
  • Salary sacrifice options available for applicants outside WA
  • BIBO available for Port Hedland residents
  • Permanent full-time role with development and upskilling opportunities
  • Excellent new facilities - Japal Village

In this role, you will:

  • Operating machinery efficiently, safely, and competently to ensure maximum output
  • Complying with Thiess' policies and procedures
  • Responding to instructions from Mining Supervisor
  • Ensuring floor levels are maintained
  • Minimising dilution and achieving design parameters within acceptable tolerances
  • Maintain stockpiles, dumps and haul roads to ensure flow in a safe and efficient manner
  • Operate, drive and move material as directed to prepare operating areas and roads
  • Setting and maintain high housekeeping standards
  • Carrying out pre-start checks

About you

  • 3 years plus experience operating a CAT 994 Loader in a production mining operation, including loading at the ROM
  • Equivalent experience in Komatsu WA 1200, Le Tourneau 1850
  • Possess strong mining operational skills and be able to demonstrate your ability in maintaining pit floors and bunds in a mining production environment
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of ore mark ups and pit configuration
  • Proven compliance and commitment to health and safety at all times
  • Valid Australian drivers license

What Thiess can do for you

  • Full camp facilities provided
  • 2 gyms + a women's only gym, sports games and gym classes
  • Outdoor swimming pool, basketball/volleyball court, soccer pitch & hiking tracks
  • Recreation rooms (pool table, darts etc)
  • High quality food options (including made to order)
  • In-room entertainment with own-device casting ability + WiFi
  • Newly built crib hut
  • Thiess' commitment to training & development
  • Salary sacrifice options – Flights & novated leasing
  • Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.

About us

We partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia, Africa and the Americas. For more than 80 years, we've operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses that insight to optimise solutions for each project and create lasting value for our clients and the communities we live and work in.

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 allow 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.

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