Shutdown Riggers Scaffolders Bowen Basin Mackay & Coalfields

Shutdown Riggers Scaffolders Bowen Basin Mackay & Coalfields

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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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Shutdown Riggers Scaffolders <strong>Bowen Basin</strong>

Shutdown Riggers Scaffolders 

Shutdown Riggers Scaffolders <strong>Bowen Basin</strong>

UGL Pty Limited is a diversified services company delivering critical assets and essential services that sustain and enhance the environment in which we live. There capabilities extend across a broad range of services and whole-of-life solutions for diverse industries, utilizing world leading, sustainable and innovative technologies. They also partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprise and public institutions.

UGL is a member of the CIMIC Group, one of the world’s leading international contractors and the world’s largest contract miner. By joining UGL, you will have the opportunity to work with an industry leader, gain invaluable experience and have the support to strive for more in your career.

Shutdown Riggers Scaffolders <strong>Bowen Basin</strong>

Shutdown Riggers Scaffolders Bowen Basin

Due to an ever-increasing amount of incoming work, we have an immediate need for 100+ highly skilled and safety focused intermediate or advanced Rigger / Scaffolders to join our casual shutdown and project crew working on Major CHPP and Dragline shutdowns between October 2017 and February 2018 in the Bowen Basin region. Please note, although accommodation will be provided for the duration of site work, these roles are NOT FIFO.

ESSENTIAL that you have the following skills experience:

  • Current Coal Board Medical with at least 6 months currency
  • Standard 11 Induction Training or BMA Core Induction – issued within last 5 years
  • RIIWHS202D Enter Confined Space – SOA issued within last 2 years
  • RIIWHS204D Work Safely at Heights – SOA issued within last 2 years
  • Current High Risk Work Licence

Desirable skills and experience include:

  • Mining experience
  • CHPP maintenance experience
  • Dragline maintenance experience
  • Current induction for mine sites within Bowen Basin
  • First Aid / CPR

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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.