Operator - Cannon (Hydraulic Mining)

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 Cannon Operator (Hydraulic Mining) to join our Sibanye Stillwater Australia team.

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

Purpose:

• The safe Operation of Hydraulic track mounted high-pressure water cannons via Tele-hut to re-mine tailings material.
• Ensure that all your activities at Lawn Hill are conducted in line with industry best practice, the Queensland Mining & Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999, as well as the Regulations 2001, and the Workplace Health and Safety Act.
• Contribute to the healthy workplace culture, having a Duty of care for your own safety and that of your colleagues
• Working as part of the team, to respond, and react to situations not directly related to gun operations where your support is required.

Key accountabilities will include:

Hydraulic Mining Production

• Ensure all Hydraulic mining operations at Century Mine are carried out and maintained safely 
• Plan daily production tasks with Shift Supervisor to ensure continuous planned production
• Complete workplace inspections 
• Assist in training of personnel in the operation of High-pressure Water Cannons
• Ensure production targets are achieved as per mining plan efficiently and safely 
• Continuous focus on improvement of Mining practice, efficiency and safe operation
• Ensure all defects/hazards are reported in a timely matter

Ideally, applicants will possess the following:

Skills:

• Demonstrated personal drive and the highest levels of integrity
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills 
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills, including the ability to keep calm in difficult and stressful situations
• Ability to use information and communication technology systems
• Ability to apply independent thinking and common sense in decision making

Knowledge: 

• Mining production 
• Mining based safety systems
• Ground awareness training

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in operational/maintenance roles; or
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mining
• Process plant exposure highly regarded

Education, Qualifications, Tickets, Licences:  

• Cert III in Surface extraction is desirable
• Current C Class Driver license
• Front end Loader ticket
• Skid steer Loader ticket
• Telehandler

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.