Operator - Rom

Job no: 500101
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Dugald River Mine

PROCESS OPERATOR - ROM 

At MMG, our vision is to create a leading international mining company for a low carbon future.

We mine for progress to create wealth for our people, host communities and shareholders with an ambition to grow and diversify our resource, production and value. 

MMG has a global presence, owning and developing copper, zinc and other base metals projects across Australia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Peru.

Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity and inclusion and supports our people to grow.We are guided by our values; think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better.Headquartered in Melbourne, we are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx 1208) with an international shareholder base.

MMG Dugald River:

Dugald River is one of the world’s top 10 Zinc mine operations, which has been producing zinc concentrate for customers around the world since 2017.The mine is committed to a low-carbon future. In April 2023 the Dugald River Solar Farm began operations, supplying a third of the mine’s power, and reducing emissions by 33% and this is just the start of its renewable energy transition.

Dugald River employs around 750 employees and contractors on a mix of fly-in, fly-out and local residential basis. The village provides all the amenities including a gym, with a women’s only area, a tennis court, swimming pool, walking track and entertainment area.  

The Opportunity

We currently have an opportunity for a ROM Operator to join our Processing team at Dugald River Mine. 

Reporting to the Supervisor - Processing, you will be part of the ROM team that is responsible for all ROM activities, these include feeding the ROM bin, sorting piles removing the steel and large rocks, rock breaking, surface water truck operation, and at times helping in the processing plant as directed by your Supervisor.

This role is based on an 8/6, 7/7 (Days & Nights) roster, drive in drive out from Cloncurry or Mount Isa, Queensland OR FIFO from Townsville, QLD.

Qualifications, skills & Experience

• A current C Class Licence
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance and Pre-Employment Medical
• A current RIIMPO304, RIIMPO321 (or industry equivalent) Experience on Komatsu WA600-8 wheel loader or similar
• A current RIIMPO301, RIIMPO320 (or industry equivalent) Experience on Komatsu PC490LC-11 Excavator
• Heavy Rigid Licence OR RIIVEH307 – Operate Heavy Rigid Vehicle
• A current RIIMPO206 (or industry equivalent) ticket to conduct bulk water truck operations
• Experience In a processing plant/crushing circuit highly desirable 

To be successful in this role, you will possess a strong work ethic and a positive attitude towards safety.

What we offer

Remuneration for this role includes a competitive salary package, annual bonus and generous local allowances.

On-site accommodation at Dugald River is provided in fully air-conditioned en-suite rooms and includes meal service and room cleaning. The new village features, communal media facilities including 4G coverage, onsite Medical Centre, sporting facilities, brand new swimming pool and gym facilities.

MMG is committed to supporting our local communities of Cloncurry Shire and Mount Isa City Council Local Government Areas. MMG encourages local residents to apply for opportunities at Dugald River. We also support successful candidates to relocate to the region and provide a generous relocation package. In addition to living allowances for all employees residing in the local community.

MMG also provides the following generous benefits for employees living in the local community of Cloncurry & Mt. Isa

• Gym/PCYC membership Access to MMG Charter flights to Brisbane and Townsville for family/leisure purposes
• Financial support for families where children attend boarding school
• Retention payment for long term Cloncurry residents

As a company, MMG strives for the best in safety, environmental protection, production standards and overall operational excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer who values and respects diversity. We recognise the unique value your contribution makes to the progress of our company and the communities in which we operate. If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online before the application closing date. To know more about MMG please visit our webpage https://www.mmg.com/

Advertised: 22 Mar 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 19 Apr 2024 E. Australia Standard Time

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