Make your mark with Thiess 

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Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones, take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

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About the role

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Trainer to support the site training needs for the Maintenance department at our greenfield site.

Pembroke Resource’s Olive Downs Complex is a greenfield project located 40 kilometres south-east of Moranbah which commenced mining operations in mid-2023. Thiess has been awarded a five-year contract to deliver full service mining operations, including mine planning overburden removal, drill and blast, load and haul (Autonomous), water management and rehabilitation as well as construction of the mine infrastructure.

Reporting to the Training Superintendent, your duties will include:   

• Manage the site training needs for the maintenance department with a focus on High Risk training
• Onsite authorisations and training of maintenance personal

About you

• Current Trainer Assessor qualification with proven experience as a Trainer Assessor within the resources industry
• Trade qualification desirable
• High risk work licence
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and an enthusiastic attitude 
• High commitment to your personal safety and for others
• Hold a current HR Non-Slew Crane Licence 
• Hold a current HR Forklift Licence
• Have Tilt tray operation experience  

What Thiess can do for you 

• 7/7 even time day shift only roster
• Permanent full-time positions  
• Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - (Live Local, BIBO, FIFO or DIDO)
• BIBO from Mackay or Moranbah
• Flights provided from Brisbane
• Thiess’ commitment to ongoing training & development as part of delivering a modern autonomous mine
• Health & well-being rewards program through AIA Vitality 
• Competitive remuneration
• Salary sacrifice options - novated leasing   
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products. 

About us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.

The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition and developing services to enable sustainable mining.

We’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.

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 enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.

Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com 

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.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or the link below. 

The Strong & Sustainable Resource Communities Act 2017 principles apply to this position.