Protech is currently seeking experienced Operators to join our team at Thiess – Olive Downs Complex.
Olive Downs Complex is a greenfield project located 40 kilometres South-East of Moranbah. Thiess have been awarded a contract to deliver full-service mining operations, including mine planning overburden removal, drill and blast, load and haul, water management and rehabilitation as well as the construction of the mine infrastructure.
About the role
Reporting to the Production Superintendent, you will be responsible for the safe operation of heavy mobile plant onsite at the Olive Downs Complex. You will work collaboratively with your crew and the wider site team towards delivering safe, high-quality results.
We have multiple vacancies for the following skillsets
* Experienced Haul Truck Operators (Operating CAT 789+)
* Experienced Excavator Operators (Operating 9600, 996 and 9800 Excavators)
What's in it for you
* How exciting! Join this Greenfield project based in the Bowen Basin!
* Competitive hourly rates from $67.51/ hr – $80.45/ hr
* Flexible travel – DIDO or BIBO options available from Mackay and Proserpine
* Full-time opportunities with Thiess available
* Daily transport provided from camp
* Work life balance on a 7/7 roster – 12‐hour shifts
* Full camp facilities provided whilst on shift
* Training & development opportunities
* Employee benefits – Discounted Medibank Health Insurance, exclusive corporate banking offers with Westpac, Salary Sacrificing options, EAP
About you
* Suitable candidates will have demonstrated experience operating in a mining environment. Experience in hard rock mining operation desirable.
* Equivalent to or specific min 12 months experience operating Caterpillar 789 dump trucks is essential
* Proven experience operating large excavators (600T+) in a coal mining environment
* SSE signed training transcripts
* Preferred experience with CAT MineStar technologies including Command for Haulage, Fleet and/or Terrain
* Proof of Australian working rights
* Current Drivers Licence
* Current Standard 11
* HA (Coal Board Medical)
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