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Mobile Plant Operators | Port Hedland Residents

Chandler Macleod

Port Hedland, Western Australia

Job Description

Mobile Plant Operators

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

What's on Offer

  • 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

Rosters & Hours

  • 12.5-hour shifts
  • 3 Days / 3 Nights roster

About You 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 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

If you're looking for your next opportunity and want to join a dynamic operation with potential for growth and development, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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