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About the role

As our next Train Load Operator to proudly represent our Production Team, you will live for challenges and thrive on the variety of work available. Like all of us at Thiess, you’re passionate and energetic person, that appreciates responsibility, recognition and reward. Located in the Shire of Yilgarn, on a 14/7 FIFO roster, you will thrive on meeting all goals and challenges, and act with fairness and integrity in all that you do.

Yilgarn Iron Ore Project includes the sites of Koolyanobbing, Windarling and Parker Range. The Yilgarn region has a long history of iron ore mining and is located in the Shires or Yilgarn and Menzies with ore being railed to Esperance Port for export. The productive mining areas are located on the land of the Marlinyu Ghoorlie Native Title Group.

In this role, you will have:

• Operating machinery efficiently, safely, and competently to ensure maximum output 
• Complying with Thiess’ policies and procedures 
• Responding to instructions from Mining Supervisor 
• Ensuring floor levels are maintained 
• Minimising dilution and achieving design parameters within acceptable tolerances 
• Maintain stockpiles, dumps and haul roads to ensure flow in a safe and efficient manner 
• Operate, drive and move material as directed to prepare operating areas and roads 
• Setting and maintain high housekeeping standards 
• Carrying out pre-start checks 

About you

To be considered for these opportunities you are required to have:

• Minimum 3-5 years experience operating a CAT 992 Loader in a production mining operation including loading at the ROM
• Possess strong mining operational skills and be able to demonstrate your ability in maintaining pit floors and bunds in a mining production environment
• Sound knowledge and understanding of ore mark ups and pit configuration 
• Proven compliance and commitment to health and safety at all times 
• Valid Australian drivers license 

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.

About us

At Thiess, we partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 85 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining, leveraging the power of our people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises.

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

Visit our website to learn more – http://www.thiess.com

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