Opportunity with Rio Tinto | Port Hedland residents - no FIFO, home every night | Casual assignment
We are seeking Mobile Plant Operators to join our team on a 6-month backfill assignment, with the potential for extension based on operational requirements and client demand.
About the Role
The primary focus of this position will be operating Triple Road Trains within a busy mining environment. There are also opportunities for motivated and safety-conscious operators to expand their skillset through training on additional equipment, including graders and other mobile plant.
Operators will also assist with fixed plant activities within the wash plant, including:
- Clearing salt spillages
- Conducting plant walk-arounds and inspections
- Sampling and quality assurance activities
- General operational support as required
- 6-month contract with potential for extension
- Opportunity to work with Rio Tinto
- Opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of equipment
- Supportive team environment with ongoing training opportunities
- 12.5-hour shifts
- 3 Days / 3 Nights roster
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have previous experience operating Mobile Plant in a mining or heavy industry environment (desirable)
- Hold a current full C Class Manual License (required)
- Must be permanently residing with accomodation in Port Hedland area
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace safety
- Be reliable, adaptable, and willing to assist across both mobile and fixed plant operations
- Have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new equipment and processes
*Please be advised that this is not a FIFO opportunity and is open to residents of Port Hedland only with Full Permanent Australian Working Rights.
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.
