Production Operator
Australia, Western Australia, Perth
Fulltime: 84 hrs a week
Experience: 2-4 Years
Mining
Introduction
Be part of a more inclusive future in mining. We're seeking experienced Production Operators to join a supportive, high-performing WA mining operation, where diverse perspectives are valued. Operate large-scale diggers, dozers and loaders while building a long-term career in production mining.
What are you going to do
As a Production Operator, you'll work within a large-scale open-cut mining environment, operating heavy mobile equipment to support safe and efficient production.
Depending on your experience and competencies, equipment may include:
- Diggers / Excavators: Hitachi EX3600 and EX5600
- Loaders: LeTourneau LT1850 / LT2350, CAT 994 and Komatsu WA1200
- Dozers: CAT D10 and D11
- Other production equipment including haul trucks and graders, depending on site requirements. The position description covers excavators, loaders, dozers, graders and haul trucks.
- Safely operate heavy mobile equipment to load, haul, move and dump material in line with mine plans.
- Operate production diggers, loaders and dozers to support daily mining activities and production targets.
- Complete pre-starts, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures.
- Monitor equipment performance, alerts and alarms and report faults or maintenance requirements.
- Conduct routine operator servicing, equipment inspections and housekeeping.
- Maintain accurate equipment, delay and standby records.
- Complete general pit duties and maintain required pit and demarcation standards.
- Work safely around other mobile equipment in both manual and autonomous mining environments.
- Follow all site safety, environmental and operational procedures while contributing to a positive safety culture.
Essential skills and knowledgeÂ
We're looking for experienced operators who bring strong safety awareness, proven heavy equipment capability and a positive, team-focused approach.
To be considered, you'll ideally have:
- Minimum 2 years' experience within mining or a closely aligned industry such as civil or construction.
- Proven operating experience on production Diggers/Excavators, Dozers and/or Loaders.
- Experience on large-scale equipment such as Hitachi EX3600/EX5600 diggers, CAT D10/D11 dozers, LeTourneau LT1850/LT2350, CAT 994 or Komatsu WA1200 loaders highly regarded.
- Demonstrated competency and genuine production seat time, not tickets or VOCs alone.
- Experience completing pre-starts, equipment inspections and identifying/reporting faults.
- Strong understanding of safe operating procedures in an active heavy mobile equipment environment.
- Ability to work effectively within a diverse and inclusive site team.
- Commitment to safety, respectful behaviours and following site procedures.
- Current WA C Class Driver's Licence.
- Ability to work a FIFO roster and successfully complete required pre-employment checks.
What we offer
- Super paid on all hours
- Salary sacrificing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate discounts
About Brunel:
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
Do you have questions?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact m.foster@brunel.net
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