The Opportunity
Reporting to the Mining Services Supervisor, the purpose of the role is to execute the Mine Services daily activities as directed. This role plays an integral part of achieving mining production, development and rehabilitation targets as part of the Boddington Bauxite Mine’s business plan.
This is offered as a permanent opportunity.
About us
South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. We produce bauxite, alumina, aluminum, energy and metallurgical coal, manganese, nickel, silver, lead and zinc at our operations in Australia, Southern Africa and South America.
We are also the owner of a high-grade zinc, lead and silver development option in North America and have several partnerships with junior explorers with a focus on base metals.
Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come.
We are trusted by our owners and partners to realise the potential of their resources.
Worsley Alumina is one of the largest and lowest-cost bauxite mining and alumina refining operations in the world. Worsley manages a bauxite mine, alumina refinery and port operations in Western Australia’s South West.
Location
This is offered as Permanent full-time based at the Worsley Boddington Bauxite Mine (BBM). BBM is in a fantastic region with several great country towns in the region to choose from to call home. Enjoy fresh country air, the open space of Boddington Shire, with great infrastructure, schooling, sporting clubs and a thriving community. The region is only 80 minutes South of Perth and only 60 minutes from the coast.
Accountabilities
Primary responsibilities are to:
- Execute the production mining and/or development activities according to the production plan as directed by the Production Supervisor
- Work with physical assets, plant and equipment as defined by the operations standards and operating procedures
- Review and update plans, equipment history and communicate status to appropriate parties
- Adhere to defined standard procedures and apply safe work practices
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of all incidents and hazards
Other accountabilities include:
- Work with a variety of mobile plant equipment with specific experience operating:
- 993K Wheel Loaders
- Cat D11R and/or Komatsu 475 Dozers
- Complete daily mining services activities to meet business KPI targets
- Uphold the highest health, safety and environment standards
This role will be based at our Boddington Bauxite Mine which is located approximately 130km south east of Perth where our employees can choose to live in Boddington or other nearby communities.
About you
- Experience working in an open cut mining operation
- Competent operating various types of surface mobile equipment including but not limited to:
- EX2500/EX2600/PC2000 excavators
- 993K Wheel Loaders
- Cat D11R and/or Komatsu 475 Dozers
- 6M/24 Graders
- Vermeer 1255 Surface Miner
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and the South32 values
- Strong communication skills
- A current Western Australia driver license
Our benefits
- Competitive Salaries
- Roster – Sportsman Roster (2 weekends home per month) Days and nights
- Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
- Education and career development
- Participation in the Employee Share Plan
Our culture
At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered and appropriately rewarded.
We aspire to be an inclusive organisation, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.
South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.
Please note: This advertisement will close on the 12th April 2022.
COVID 19 Vaccination
In accordance with the Resources Industry Worker (Restrictions on Access) Directions issued by the Western Australian government, South32 must ensure that all persons who attend its Worsley Alumina operations on and from 1 December 2021 have received the first dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine, and on and from 1 January 2022 have received two doses and a third booster shot within the stipulated timeframe of an approved COVID-19 vaccine. You acknowledge and agree that you will be required to provide proof of your vaccination status, which will be securely stored in accordance with Australian privacy legislation.