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Excavator Operators Bowen Basin – Jobs in Mining

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Mackay & Coalfields, Queensland location.

This is a Bowen Basin job located in the Mackay & Coalfields area. Do you live close to this location, or are you willing to FIFO from within Queensland?

You need a Standard 11 Mining Induction to be eligible for this job. If you don't have one and are not sure what this is, click the Standard 11 Mining Induction link further down the page.

Only applicants with real skills should apply. When sending in your application for the job, be sure to highlight the skills you have which are relevant.

Safety is a high priority in this industry. This job requires you to have a heightened sense of awareness and also appreciate the importance of safety in the workplace.

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Excavator Operators Bowen Basin – Jobs in Mining

One Key Resources are currently recruiting Excavator Operators for an open cut coal mine site in the Bowen Basin. These roles require skilled, experienced and safety minded individuals for an immediate start with an industry leading mining house on cempetitive hourly rates as well as meals and accommodation provided.

One Key Resources has a solid pipeline of work well into 2017.

Requirements for the role:

  • 2+ years experience operating Excavators:
    • CAT Excavators up to 5500
  • RII or SSE Signed Competencies
  • Current Coal Board Medical
  • Current Standard 11 Induction Training
  • Current Australian Drivers Licence

What we offer:

  • Immediate Start
  • Ongoing Work
  • BIBO Mackay and Rockhampton
  • 7/7 Roster
  • Meals and Accommodation Provided
  • Excellent Hourly Rates
  • Be Part of a Big Project

One Key Resources specialise in supplying and managing large scale workforces for the mining, gas and infrastructure sector with an unrivalled focus on productivity and performance and partner with mining houses and mining contractors to move more dirt.

One Key Resources supplies specialist operators, trades persons and professionals to mining, gas and construction projects across Australia.

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.