We are seeking experienced Fixed Plant Operators to join the Rio Tinto team in Dampier on a 5/5/4 roster rotating between days and nights.
This is an excellent opportunity for residents of Karratha or Dampier with proven experience across bulk materials handling and port operations who are looking to work with a high-performing team in a safety-focused environment.
About the role:
As a Fixed Plant Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of critical port infrastructure and fixed plant equipment.
Your experience will ideally include:
- Operating car dumpers
- Operating and monitoring conveyor systems
- Operating shiploaders
- Carrying out wash-down activities and maintaining plant hygiene
- Performing routine plant inspections and operational checks
- Identifying equipment faults, defects and abnormal operating conditions
- Participating in fault recovery and responding to plant interruptions
- Communicating effectively with the Operations Centre and other key stakeholders
- Completing accurate shift handovers and operational documentation
- Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping across the plant
- Working safely and efficiently to meet operational and production requirements
- Contributing to a positive team culture and continuous improvement
- Successful candidates must permanently reside in Karratha or Dampier
- Demonstrated experience as a Fixed Plant Operator
- Experience operating car dumpers, conveyors and shiploaders
- Proven experience with fault recovery and troubleshooting
- Experience conducting plant wash-downs
- A strong commitment to safety and working within established procedures
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team while also managing tasks independently
- Strong communication and situational awareness
- A current WA C Class driver's licence – essential
- A current MSIC or NPC – essential
- The ability and willingness to work a rotating 5/5/4 day and night roster
- Experience in a mining, iron ore or port environment will be highly regarded.
Why join the team?
This is an opportunity to be part of a major Pilbara operation where safety, teamwork and operational excellence are central to the way we work.
You'll be working alongside experienced operators across some of the key infrastructure involved in moving iron ore from rail through to shiploading.
We're seeking safety-focused candidates with fixed plant experience who permanently reside in Karratha or Dampier and are capable of working a rotating day and night shift roster. Apply today to join our team.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
