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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.
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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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Scraper Operator Jobs Mackay
SES are recruiting Scraper Operators for positions will based on a mine site in the southern end of the Bowen Basin.
- 7/7 Roster
- 12 hr days
- DIDO
The roles will operate on a drive in / out basis and accommodation and meals are provided whilst on site. The roles will see you work on a 7/7/ roster working day shifts only, 12hr shifts. The positions will be based on a mine site in the southern end of the Bowen Basin and will offer a strong rate of pay. Immediate starts on offer.
Their client has recently been awarded an earthworks package which has resulted in SES Labour Solutions having a number of roles coming up for experienced Scraper Operators for a client with a core focus on mine site infrastructure works.
To be considered you will demonstrate:
- 12 months Scraper experience
- RII for Scraper Operations
- Current Coal Board and Standard 11 Induction Training
- Ability to pass D & A testing
- Strong safety awareness
About the Company:
SES Labour Solutions is a specialist in the supply of highly skilled blue and white-collar personnel for full site manning, temporary labour provision, staffing and recruitment to Australia’s resources industry. Established in 2011 under the leadership of former Australian Wallabies Captain Nathan Sharpe, SES Labour Solutions is proud to have joined forces with global recruitment giant Brunel. As a Brunel entity, SES Labour Solutions combines their local knowledge and experience with the global reach of Brunel’s community, providing flexible and innovative workforce solutions to the mining and construction sectors throughout Australia.
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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.