Leading Hand

3 weeks ago


Pilbara, Australia Citic Pacific Mining Full time

Sino Iron is the largest magnetite mining and downstream processing operation in Australia, located 100kms Southwest of Karratha in the mining hub of the Pilbara. Our fully integrated operation features an open pit mine serviced by the biggest haul trucks in the world, a 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.

The Opportunity

CITIC Pacific Mining is currently looking for a Leading Hand to join our HME team on a permanent 2/1 continuous shift roster (days & nights), FIFO ex Perth.

Reporting to the Supervisor – Fabrication, this role is responsible for the supervision of HME boilermakers and trade assistance.

In this role you’ll be responsible for:

  • Providing instruction, assistance and direction to all boilermakers, trade assistance and trainees in the performance of their duties.
  • Demonstrating the use of all HME Mining maintenance systems and documentation.
  • Be responsible for workshop tooling used by tradesman, advising the workshop supervisor of any workshop tooling that is unsafe.
  • Providing assistance to the supervisor or planner on job estimations and work orders.
  • Liaising with operations supervisors and other crew/departmental leading hands.
  • Assisting in the formulation and review of job hazard analysis (JHAs) as per CPM’s procedures.
  • Responsible for maintaining consumables in the fabrication workshop.
  • Demonstrating the initiative and aptitude to undertake company training and obtain the highest personal achievement practical.
  • Adhere to the Quality Management Plan
  • Adhere to the Safety Management Plan
  • Maintaining legible, coherent, and accurate service records and documentation relating to parts, work in progress, back-log, and maintenance records.
  • Be familiar with and demonstrate personal and subordinate staff compliance with CPM’s safety, quality, environmental and fitness for work policies and procedures.
  • Participating in safety and communication meetings (eg daily pre-shift and weekly toolbox mtgs)

Successful applicant will have:

  • Western Australian HR class motor vehicle licence or equivalent
  • Engineering tradesperson qualification – Fabrication (Boilermaker/Welder)
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of maintenance requirements for mobile equipment trays, blades, buckets, and general fabrication.
  • Cert IV in Leadership and management (desirable)
  • Current Working at Heights Certificate, Confined Space
  • High Risk Licence - FL, EWP & DG
  • SAP knowledge (desirable)
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership and motivational skills

Personally, you will have great communication skills, be a flexible team player with the ability to work autonomously.

Perks & 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.
  • Life and salary continuance insurance.
  • Salary packaging options.
  • 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 professional.

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 downstream processing industry for the nation, transforming magnetite iron 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, a 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 30,000 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.

To learn more about Sino Iron, please visit www.citicpacificmining.com


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