Pump Crew Operator in Muswellbrook, Australia

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About The Role

Thiess Mount Pleasant Operation is seeking an experienced pump hand / pit services operator with open cut experience.

You will be required to work on a dayshift only lifestyle roster 5/4 4/5 5/5 that includes weekend work.

You will be required to:

• Conduct assessment and inspections of dewatering pumps
• Complete the welding and installation of HDPE pipelines (desired but not essential)
• Complete accurately and timely service recording date on equipment
• Complete basic effective maintenance
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation
• Complete dewatering duties in active mining environments
• Conduct work following safe workplace methods

About You

As a successful applicant, you’ll be a high-achieving, safety-focused individual who enjoys delivering results in a dynamic environment. Your attention to detail, coupled with your commitment to delivering high quality work, will ensure you success in this role. The ideal candidate will hold:

• Dewatering Competency and Experience (desired)
• Chainsaw ticket, Poly welding ticket and experience in Poly welding (desired but not essential)
• Experience/Qualifications for operation of D10/D11 dozers, small excavator or front-end loader (civil experience desired)
• Basic Rigging Licence (desired)
• Good communication skills with the willingness to be part of a high-performance team
• Commitment to the highest safety, community and environmental standards
• Initiative and a flexible approach to work, with a proactive approach and productive mindset
• Ability to work to direction and be self motivated, with experience working within a team environment

What Thiess Can Do For You

• Permanent full-time positions
• Even time, 5/4 lifestyle dayshift roster
• Thiess’ commitment to training & development
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.

At Thiess, we partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 85 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining, leveraging the power of our people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

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How To Apply

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