Excavator Operator - Gruyere Gold Mine

About the role

Thiess is looking for an experienced Excavator Operator to join its Production Mining Team at the Gruyere Gold Mine in Western Australia. The team works on a high-performing operation focused on achieving production targets while keeping safety, quality and teamwork at the core.

Key responsibilities

• Load and haul operations, including loading haul trucks safely
• Mine out benches and cut batters to design specifications
• Follow instructions from the Mining Supervisor and company policies and procedures
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and support the crew throughout the shift
• Commit to health, safety and environmental standards

Required profile

• 3-5 years' minimum experience operating equipment equivalent to a Liebherr 9600 excavator in a hard rock production mining operation
• Proven experience loading haul trucks safely in a mining production environment
• Sound knowledge of ore mark-ups and pit configurations
• Strong commitment to safety, experience achieving production targets, a reliable work ethic and ability to work in a team
• Current Australian driver's licence
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and regular drug and alcohol screening, and to obtain a national police clearance

What we offer

• Permanent full-time position with rosters of 2/2 (7D7N14RR) and 2/1 (7D7N7RR)
• Paid early fly-in option the day before starting day shifts, and permanent rooms after 3 months
• Modern accommodation village with full camp facilities, gym, sports court, cricket pitch, recreation and music room, and walking trail
• High-quality meal options, in-room entertainment and Wi-Fi
• Airport in walking distance to the village
• Corporate discounts including health insurance, travel and retail products, and salary sacrifice options such as flights and novated leasing

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