Mobile Plant / Wet Plant Operator

24 August 2022

Sunstate Sands Bundaberg is seeking a responsible, organised and flexible individual to join our team as a Mobile Plant/Wet Plant Operator at our Sand Mine the Bundaberg area.

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you will be based at our Bundaberg Site working a roster based on production targets with duties and responsibilities of the role to include, but not limited to:

  • Work with the team and under the direction of the Operations Supervisor or Operations Manager
  • Troubleshoot plant issues
  • Contribute to Quality, Safety and Environmental meetings and report any issues
  • Understand the Wet Plant process and production requirements
  • Comply with site Safety, Quality and Environmental Management and Site Operational Procedures
  • Conform to the requirements of the Site’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Exposure Plan
  • Perform Daily SLAM’s, Hazard Identification, Contribute to JSEA’s, Compliance with site PPE policy.
  • Competently operate the Wet Plant including start up and shut down unassisted
  • Competently operate Front End Loader and any other item of plant as directed by the Operations Supervisor or Operations Manager
  • Understanding of Wet Plant sand quality requirements and testing procedures
  • Understanding that you may be required to work shift work that could include nights and weekends
  • General labouring duties as required including housekeeping
  • Basic maintenance support as required of both mobile and fixed plant maintenance
  • Compliance with the Companies safety systems and understand employee’s responsibilities and obligations (Section 39) under the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act and Regulations
  • You will be required to sign a specific Acknowledgement of Obligations Form at the induction relating to Section 39.

To be considered for this role, you must have the following qualifications, experience and attributes:

  • Strong Safety, Environmental and Quality focus
  • Mobile plant experience preferably front end loader
  • Automated plant operation experience
  • Working within a team environment

The successful candidate will also meet the following criteria:

  • Be fit for manual labour duties, this includes passing a pre employment medical examination
  • Be available to work shift work and overtime when required which may include night and weekend shifts
  • Be reliable & self-motivated with a mature, professional, courteous manner
  • Hold a current driver’s license with own transport
  • Have demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with all people
  • Have demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and/or autonomously
  • Have sound organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Have a proactive approach to operation

The Following is highly desirable:

  • Mobile plant experience preferably front end loader
  • Automated plant operation experience
  • Working within a team environment

This position is Full-Time.

Interested candidates please submit your application along with a cover letter for consideration.

REFERENCE: SSBQ250822

Category: Operator
Type: Full Time
Location: Bundaberg
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