Leading Hand - Tailings Project
- Join a high-performing operational team on a tailings project in North Queensland.
- Coordinate work and manage a crew on various mining equipment.
- Ensure safety and efficiency in a production-focused mining environment.
Leading Hand - Tailings Project
Join Mining Pro to work on a new Tailings Project in Queensland
Mining Pro has an exciting opportunity for experienced Leading Hand to join our team on a Tailings Project in North Queensland.
Partnering with one of Queensland’s leading gold producers, we are assembling a high-performing operational team to deliver a tailings project. This is a unique opportunity to secure employment on a stable project while operating in a safety-focused environment.
If you are an experienced operator who takes pride in your work, values safety and enjoys being part of a team, we want to hear from you.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience in hard rock mining environment in a tailings removal project
- Previous experience in a Supervisory or Leading Hand position
- Experience operating the following equipment (or equivalent):
- Hitachi EX2600 and EX3600 Excavators
- Hitachi EX1200 Long Arm Excavators
- CAT D6LGP (Tailings Work) and D10 Dozers
- CAT 18M Graders
- CAT 789 or Hitachi EH3500 Haul Trucks
- Valid Australian Manual Driver Licence
- National Police Check (valid within the last 3 months or willingness to obtain)
- Supervisor Qualifications (G1, G8, G9)
- Signed valid Training Transcripts/Skills list
- Standard 11 Qualification
- Current mining medical and Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE), or ability to obtain prior to commencement
- Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
- Ability to work effectively within a production-focused mining environment
What's on Offer
- Full-time employment
- 8 Days On, 6 Days Off roster
- Day Shift initially - transitioning to Day and Night Shift
- Camp accommodation and meals provided in camp nearby
- DIDO Opportunity – North Queensland
- Competitive salary + superannuation
- Mining Pro Mates Referral Program – $1,000 referral bonus
- Salary sacrifice and novated lease options
- Employee benefits program with discounts on groceries, utilities, health insurance, banking products and more
- Long-term career opportunities with a growing mining services provider
About the Role
Reporting to the site management team, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of mining equipment within a hard rock tailings operation.
Your duties will include:
- Coordinating work within an active mining production schedule
- Managing a crew on the following equipment:
- Hitachi EX2600 and EX3600 Excavators
- Hitachi EX1200 Long Arm Excavators
- CAT 18M Graders
- CAT D6LGP (Tailings Work) and D10 Dozers
- CAT 789 and Hitachi EH3500 haul trucks
- Conducting pre-start inspections and equipment checks
- Maintaining safe and productive operating practices
- Working in accordance with site safety, environmental and operational procedures
- Identifying and reporting hazards, defects and incidents
- Working collaboratively within a close-knit production team to achieve operational targets
About Mining Pro
Mining Pro provides a range of tailored mining services that deliver innovative, safe and productive operational outcomes. From single production fleets through to whole-of-mine solutions.
At Mining Pro, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where employees can build rewarding long-term careers.
Mining Pro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
Become part of a team delivering the next phase of a hard rock tailings project.
If you're interested in joining Mining Pro on this project, apply now or call ************ to talk with our recruitment team.
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