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Civil Labourer and Excavator Operator
Forming part of the on site civil project team, labourers are required for pipe laying work on a mine site in the Bowen Basin. You will have Operating experience included but not limited to Skid Steer, Excavator and/or Loader’s.
As a key member of a high performing team, you will play an integral role in implementing the client’s civil project requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Heavy Labouring duties
- Ability to Operate Excavator/Loader or Skid steer’s as required
- Working a 7/7 roster at a mine site in the Bowen Basin
- Maintain equipment
- Follow company policies and procedures
Skills/Experience
- Minimum 3 months experience on a Coal Mine Site
- Current Drivers License
- Current Standard 11 Induction Training Statement of Attainment
- RII’s for Excavator, Loader or Skidsteer
- Current Coal Board Medical
- White Card
- High levels of initiative and the ability to work well under pressure
- A medical including drug and alcohol testing is required as part of the recruitment process
Benefits
- Camp and Meals provided
- Approximately 3 months work with potential for ongoing
- 7/7 Roster
- ASAP start
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About the Bowen Basin mining region, Queensland.
The Queensland Bowen Basin contains the largest coal reserves in Australia. This major coal producing region contains one of the world’s largest deposits of bituminous coal.
The Basin contains much of the known Permian coal resources in Queensland including virtually all of the known mineable prime coking coal. It was named for the Bowen River, itself named after Queensland’s first Governor, Sir George Bowen.
The Bowen Basin covers a total area of over 60,000 square kilometres and is located in Central Queensland; running from Collinsville to Theodore. The entire region is home to many coal mines operated by multiple mining companies.
Here's a list of mining companies with operations in the Bowen Basin.
- Peabody Energy Australia Pty Ltd
- New Hope Corporation Limited
- QCoal Pty Ltd
- Hail Creek Holdings Pty Ltd
- Mt Rawdon Operations Pty Ltd
- Glencore Coal Queensland Pty Limited
- Fitzroy Queensland Resources Limited
- Conquest Mining Limited
- Ravenswood Gold Pty Ltd
- BHP Coal Pty Ltd/li>
- Baralaba Coal Company Pty Ltd
- Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd
- Santos Limited (JV with Santos Limited, Petronas Total and Kogas)
- TEC Coal Pty Ltd
- TerraCom Australia
- Coronado Curragh Pty Ltd
- Yarrabee Coal Company Pty Ltd
For a more detailed view of the above list, here's the link to Queensland State Development mines list
Resources and Infrastructure Industry (RII)
Commonly refered to as Black Coal Competency (BCC), the RII competency is one that can be attained by an operator who has previously worked in the industry and has completed a number of operating hours on various types of machinery.
RII competency is granted to prove correct and safe operation of mine site machinery. It is a very useful qualification to have, as it confirms the operator has the required experience and expertise.
Find out more about RII Competencies here
You can transfer your nationally recognised civil Excavator, Front End Loader or Dozer tickets only to RII Black Coal Competencies.
