Hydraulic Mining Service Crew Operator

Sibanye Stillwater Australia, a subsidiary of Sibanye Stillwater Limited (a multinational mining and metals processing group), is a leading mining, tailings management, and economic rehabilitation company. Our flagship Century project in Queensland stands as Australia's largest tailings remining and processing operation.

A rewarding opportunity currently exists for a Hydraulic Mining Service Crew Operatorto join our Sibanye Stillwater Australia team.

This position will be offered as a 15 days on/13-days off FIFO shift working roster, located at our Century Mine (Lawn Hill). 

Key accountabilities will include:

Hydraulic Mining Production

• Ensure all Hydraulic mining operations at Century Mine are conducted and maintained safely.
• Plan daily tasks with Shift Supervisor to ensure continuous planned production.
• Relocation and assembly of High-Pressure water pipework.
• Relocation and set up of High-Pressure water cannons, Tele-huts, Lighting plants and remote trailer mounted cameras.
• Complete workplace inspections.
• Assist in training of personnel in the management of High-pressure Water pipes.
• Conduct earthworks on Dam surface when required.
• Continuous focus on improvement of Mining practice efficiency and safe operation.
• Ensure all defects/hazards are reported in a timely matter.
• Other duties that support the Century Mine operations as requested by the supervisor.

General Administration

• Conduct Cannon and Tele-hut Pre-starts.
• Complete defect reports.
• Take 5’s.
• Hazard ID.
• Daily operator handover.

Ideally, applicants will possess the following technical skills, knowledge, and qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in operational/maintenance roles; or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in mining.
• Process plant exposure highly regarded.
• Experience working with High Pressure systems highly regarded.
• Cert III in Surface extraction is desirable.
• Front End Loader, Skid steer, Excavator Grader, and Telehandler certification.
• Working at heights certification.
• Knowledge of Mining Production and Mining based safety systems.
• Ground awareness training..
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use information and communication technology systems.
• A high level of flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to apply independent thinking and common sense in decision making.
• Current C Class Driver license.

Benefits of working at Sibanye Stillwater Australia:

• Competitive remuneration with performance-based incentives.
• Residential dwelling and utilities provided.
• A dynamic workplace with career progression opportunities.
• Part of a multinational mining and metals processing group

For more information on Sibanye Stillwater, please refer to our website: https://www.sibanyestillwater.com/     

Sibanye Stillwater Australia encourages applications from Indigenous Persons, particularly from members of the Communities surrounding the Century operations in Doomadgee, Burketown, Normanton, Karumba, and Mornington Island  

Please note, applications for this role will close on Friday the 12th of April.