Mobile Plant Operators

The Company

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. With a pipeline of more than $1 billion in current and future projects, our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Join the Civmec Team

This is a great opportunity to join our Civil team working on the newly awarded Western Range project located in the Pilbara, Western Australia.

The Project

Civmec has secured the award of a major construction contract for the Rio Tinto Western Range Project at their Paraburdoo site in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

The iron ore project includes Greenfields and Brownfields scope with the construction of a new Run of Mine (ROM) pad, primary crushing facility, overland conveying circuit and modifications to the Coarse Ore Stockpile (COS) and downstream conveying system.

What’s on Offer

Expected project completion 2024

FIFO 3:1 Roster

Greenfields

FIFO from all Australian Capital Cities

Opportunity to be a part of Civmec’s largest Civil SMP Construction Project and join our growing construction team

The following operators are required:

Excavator Final Trim (no GPS)

Excavator / Loader / Pozy / Roller / Skid Steer

Your Background

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

Preparing and positioning plant for operation

Hold the relevant High Risk Work license for type of machine

Selecting, fitting and removing attachments such as buckets, loading scoops, shovel blades and rock breaking hammers

Operating controls to excavate, break, drill, level, compact, gouge out, move, load and spread earth, rock, rubble, soil and other materials

Monitoring operation of plant and adjusting controls to regulate pressure, speed and flow of operation, and ensuring safety of other workers

Servicing, lubricating, cleaning and refuelling plant and performing minor adjustments and repairs

Other general duties as required e.g. yard & work-site cleaning, storage-area maintenance, spotting duties

2+ years Industrial experience as an Operator

Nationally Recognised Construction Safety Awareness Card

HR Drivers License as a minimum

Previous construction experience on a remote project within the mining and resources sector (preferable)

Civmec + You

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume’ culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that’s why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff discount scheme gives you discounts on a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle choices.

How to Apply

Please click the “apply” link to start your application. We look forward to starting the pathway to your career with Civmec.

Alternatively, please email for a confidential chat or call our Recruitment Team on (08) 6595 5888.

Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

We respectfully request no agency submissions.

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