Specialist Operator

Specialist Operator

Location: Blackwater, QLD, 4717

About the Business

Operating continuously since 1982, Yarrabee has a strong long-term future outlook for ongoing coal production. The site employs a workforce of approximately 400 people and boasts an integrated, close-knit culture where people pull together as a team. Yarrabee Mine's long history and strong future create an exciting challenge as it develops and navigates future requirements.

Yarrabee is a subsidiary of Yancoal Australia, 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. At Yancoal, our people are our most valuable asset, and we invest in developing management and leadership talent throughout our operations.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

The role will require you to:

• Operate heavy mobile equipment safely and efficiently to achieve production targets and maximise equipment utilisation.
• Maintain competency across multiple machinery types and perform operating duties in line with site requirements.
• Identify, report and assist in controlling workplace hazards to support a safe working environment.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, risk assessments, safe work practices and statutory requirements.
• Perform regular plant and equipment inspections and report equipment defects or maintenance requirements in a timely manner.
• Take ownership of plant and equipment care, ensuring machinery is operated responsibly and damage is minimised.
• Maintain clean, safe and organised work areas, including operational, crib and access areas, and dispose of waste in accordance with site environmental requirements.
• Contribute positively to a team environment by supporting, mentoring and assisting fellow team members where required.
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks and training initiatives to continuously improve site performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and communicate recommendations to supervisors.

Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in the operation and maintenance of dozers, watercarts, graders and haul trucks within a mining or heavy industry environment.
• Thorough understanding of individual responsibilities in relation to the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act and associated regulations.
• Sound communication skills within a mining environment.
• Skilled in hazard identification and responsive to safety issues.
• Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to a company culture.
• Applicable Coal Competencies, signed by SSE/Delegate.
• Current Standard 11 Mine Induction (Surface).
• Current Queensland driver's licence.

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.
• Salary Sacrifice Options.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Service Recognition.
• Paid Parental Leave Provisions.
• Local Housing Allowance.
• Local Sporting Allowance.

Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.

Yancoal Australia is a Work180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to ensuring all employees can thrive in an inclusive workplace.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply today and take the first step towards an exciting new journey with us!

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