Mobile Plant Operator - Port Hedland Salt Operations

About the role

Chandler Macleod is recruiting, through its partnership with Rio Tinto, an experienced Mobile Plant Operator for the Port Hedland Salt Operations, starting in January 2027. The role reports to the Supervisor and works alongside experienced crews on a safety-focused team. The roster is 3 days / 3 nights, with residential accommodation provided in Port Hedland.

Key responsibilities

• Operate triple road trains within a mining environment
• Assist with fixed plant activities within the wash plant
• Conduct plant walk-arounds, inspections and clear salt spillages
• Complete sampling and quality assurance activities
• Provide general operational support while maintaining safe and efficient operations

Required profile

• Previous experience operating mobile plant in a mining or heavy industry environment
• Mining, mineral processing or heavy industrial operations experience
• Current full C Class manual driver's licence
• Ability and willingness to operate triple road trains and learn additional mobile plant equipment including graders
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, dedication to safety, and ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing

What we offer

• Competitive hourly pay range paid weekly, with superannuation on all hours worked
• Consistent roster and work-life balance
• Opportunity to gain experience with Rio Tinto and access to future opportunities across Rio Tinto operations
• Dedicated Chandler Macleod support team