SPECIALIST OPERATOR - EXCAVATOR
Location: Blackwater, QLD 4717
About the Business
Owned by Yancoal, Yarrabee is based in Blackwater QLD which is 200 km west of the Capricorn Coast. Yarrabee is a proud producer of high-quality PCI coal since 1982. We employ approximately 400 people, who are our most valuable asset and we invest in developing our management and leadership talent throughout our operations.
Yancoal Australia is Australia's largest pure play coal producer. It boasts three tier one thermal coal mines in New South Wales together with interests in three other metallurgical and thermal coal mines located in New South Wales and Queensland. Yancoal Australia also manages five other Australian coal mines on behalf of related parties. Yancoal currently employs over 3,000 people across its operations.
If you are looking for an opportunity to join a great team and have experience operating large scale excavators we would love to hear from you!
About the Role
Yarrabee Coal Company are seeking full time Excavator Operators to join our team in Blackwater, our fleet at Yarrabee comprises of Liebherr: 9600, 9350, 984, 995, 996 & 996B, Hitachi 8000-7 along with a combination of Komatsu 830E, Caterpillar 789 & new Hitachi 5000 dump trucks.
This is an opportunity to express your interest in joining a team that embraces diverse talent, working together in a safe environment and delivering strategic outcomes.
Roster: 4 Panels, 7:7, rotating Day/Night shifts, 12.5h x 6 + 9h x1 Permanent
About You
As an experienced Excavator Operator in the Mining Industry you will posses the below attributes:
- Mining Production Excavator Operator with proven work history of operating 400t - 800t machines
- Standard 11 Statement of Attainment
- Thorough understanding of individual responsibilities in relation to the Coal Mining Safety & Health Act and associated regulations.
- Sound communication skills within a mining environment
- Skilled in hazard identification and responsive to safety issues
- Demonstrated team building and leadership qualities
- Maintain and possess a current Drivers Licence
- RII Competencies for mining equipment and/or signed skills list by an SSE
Benefits
Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees.
The following benefits are available to eligible wages employees:
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Service recognition rewards
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Salary Sacrifice Options
- Novated Lease Options
- Paid Parental Leave Provisions
- Local Housing Allowance
- Local Sporting Allowance
- Access to financial advice from a leading bank
- Company provided bus from Blackwater to site at start and end of shift
How to apply
If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role and are keen to start an exciting new journey with us please click the Apply button.
Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We reserve the right to close the advertisement before the advertised end date and commence recruitment proceedings immediately.
Applications close: 3 May 2024