Excavator Operator

3 months ago


Pilbara, Australia Thiess Full time

About the role

As our next Excavator 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.

In this role, you will:

Operating machinery efficiently and safely as a highly skilled production operator  Complying with Thiess’ policies and procedures  Responding to instructions from Mining Supervisor  Excavating to design boundaries of ore bodies, berms and pit walls  Ensuring floor levels are maintained  Minimising dilution and achieving design parameters within acceptable tolerances  Setting and maintain high housekeeping standards  Carrying out pre-start checks 

About you

At least 5 years mining experience as mining production excavator operator  Equivalent to or specific experience operating Hitachi EX3600 is essential  Experience in loading dump trucks in a mining production environment essential  Sound knowledge and understanding of ore mark ups and pit configuration  Skills to mine out benches and cutting batters, leaving minimal amount of material for final trim to design of batter angle  HR drivers licence (desirable) Proven compliance and commitment to health and safety at all times

What Thiess can do for you

Permanent full-time positions  Full camp facilities provided  Thiess’ commitment to training & development Salary sacrifice options – Flights & novated leasing Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.

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