Mobile Plant Operators

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. With a pipeline of more than $900 million in current and future projects, our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

This is a great opportunity to join our Civil team working on the newly awarded Western Range project located in the Pilbara, Western Australia.

Civmec has secured the award of a major construction contract for the Rio Tinto Western Range Project at their Paraburdoo site in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

The iron ore project includes Greenfields and Brownfields scope with the construction of a new Run of Mine (ROM) pad, primary crushing facility, overland conveying circuit and modifications to the Coarse Ore Stockpile (COS) and downstream conveying system.

• Expected project completion 2024
• FIFO 3:1 Roster
• FIFO from all Australian Capital Cities
• Opportunity to be a part of Civmec's largest Civil SMP Construction Project and join our growing construction team

The following operators are required:

• Excavator Final Trim (no GPS)
• Excavator/Loader
• Loader/Bobcat/Roller
• HR Tipper/Watercart

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

• Preparing and positioning plant for operation
• Hold the relevant High Risk Work license for type of machine
• Selecting, fitting and removing attachments such as buckets, loading scoops, shovel blades and rock breaking hammers
• Operating controls to excavate, break, drill, level, compact, gouge out, move, load and spread earth, rock, rubble, soil and other materials
• Monitoring operation of plant and adjusting controls to regulate pressure, speed and flow of operation, and ensuring safety of other workers
• Servicing, lubricating, cleaning and refuelling plant and performing minor adjustments and repairs
• Other general duties as required e.g. yard & work-site cleaning, storage-area maintenance, spotting duties
• 2+ years Industrial experience as an Operator
• Nationally Recognised Construction Safety Awareness Card
• HR Drivers License as a minimum
• Previous construction experience on a remote project within the mining and resources sector (preferable)

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume' culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that's why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff discount scheme gives you discounts on a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle choices.

Please click the "apply" link to start your application. We look forward to starting the pathway to your career with Civmec.

Alternatively, please email ***********@civmec.com.au for a confidential chat or call our Recruitment Team on (08) 6595 5***.

Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

We respectfully request no agency submissions.

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