Underground Fixed Plant Operator Industry Infrastructure & Mining Salary/Rate Location QLD Type Full Time Kickstart your mining career at a well known site in North QLD offering charter FIFO on an 8:6, with a solid camp and great crews. Move your career forward at a major underground hardrock mine site in N.QLD Lifestyle friendly 8:6 / 7:7 FIFO roster with 12-hour shifts Fantastic way to secure a long-term position and kickstart your mining career. The Opportunity & Why Apply! This is a hands-on ops role at one of North QLD's most well-known hard rock mines. You'll spend the majority of your time underground keeping the operation moving so if you're happy to get your hands dirty and want to build a long-term career at a site that actually looks after its people, keep reading. What's in it for you: 8:6 roster, days and nights - charter FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns, all sorted Fantastic camp with private en-suite rooms, bar, pool, gym, and a recreation lounge Permanent room allocation - this is a place people stick around long term A varied role where you will gain all round knowledge and exposure plenty of career progression The Role & Duties Working underground the majority of the shift, get experience across fixed plant ops and general underground duties as part of a close-knit crew. The work is physical, varied and day-to-day includes: Dewatering operations - managing pumps, sumps and flight pumps to maintain safe water levels underground Pipe installation, maintenance and repairs as required across the operation Operate underground equipment including boggers, excavators and rock breakers Supporting shutdown activities - planned and unplanned - as part of the wider ops team Conducting pre-starts, routine checks and reporting any faults or hazards immediately Working collaboratively with other crews to keep the operation running safely and on schedule The Company & Site A major, well-established underground hard rock operation in North QLD run by one of the most recognised names in Australian mining. Modern infrastructure, experienced leadership and a culture built around doing things properly. Long-term work secured with strong mine life ahead Safety culture that goes beyond paperwork - leadership that engages with the crew Operators who perform get noticed and developed - this isn't a dead-end role Close-knit crew culture both on the job and at camp Plenty of training and development offered The Camp Seriously - this one stands out. Large private en-suite rooms with TV, desk and storage Hot and cold meals for breakfast and dinner great options for crib Gym, pool, sports field, music room, recreation lounge with sofas, TVs throughout Bar on site camp shop, Telstra coverage and Wi-Fi throughout 10-minute bus ride to site - no early morning / late evening slogs Your Value Underground experience is the foundation - but attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn are number one. Prior underground experience in fixed plant, service crew or a trade background is highly regarded Comfortable operating heavy underground equipment (training will be provided onsite as well) Experience with dewatering, pumps or pipe work is a real advantage Physically fit and able to work 12-hour shifts in hot, confined underground conditions Team player with a strong safety mindset and a genuine willingness to learn and develop Current manual driver's licence and ability to pass a pre-employment mining medical Next Steps Applications are being reviewed and sent directly to the fixed maintenance supervisors & superintendent - so don't sit on it. If you want the full site pack or keen for a confidential chat, then call Ellie on . In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 16,000 people into meaningful employment . This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day! Ellie Smith | | | By submitting your CV you agree to have read: .au/privacy To apply for the role click “APPLY”. Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Apply
