Driller, Production - ORE - 5013
How will you benefit?
You will benefit by having the security of a full-time permanent position as a Driller with our team on a 2:1 FI:FO roster based in at our Orebody Mine Site. Not only enjoying a highly competitive hourly pay rate, but generous superannuation, annual leave and other salary sacrifice benefits.
These roles offer excellent career development opportunities while joining a dynamic business that is growing robustly through the current mining cycle offering security. The experience gained with ‘HWE’ will place you first in position for an excellent, successful career as a Trades person within the Mining industry.
Why does the job exist?
With the current expansion in our Pilbara sites, we need to ensure that we have enough experienced personnel to ensure that we can meet our growing production targets.
Who are we?
HWE Mining is part of Leighton Contractors’ Resources Division, which operates at over 20 mine sites and employs more than 3,500 people in Australia and New Zealand. As a contractor with an operator's focus, HWE Mining is committed to fostering enduring and collaborative client relationships. To this end, we work alongside mine owners to provide innovative whole-of-mine management solutions.
With a firm commitment to Safety and Health above all else, HWE Mining combines the strength of Australia's premier contract mining and services provider with our reputation as a leader in large-scale materials handling and minerals processing, which provides unparalleled expertise and total service capabilities to mine owners. We also specialise in underground mining and we provide contract maintenance and fabrication services to the mining industry.
Owned by BHP Billiton, Orebody is an open-cut iron ore mine operating 24hrs a day 365 days a year. It is a residential site, located just outside of Newman in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. HWE Mining has managed the operation since 1991, when mining commenced. Orebody is one of three mines in the Pilbara region managed by HWE Mining for BHPB Billiton. It is one of the world’s most premier iron ore mines excavating 56 million tonnes of material and 55 million tonnes of ore per annum. The ore is railed to Port Hedland where it is loaded and shipped to overseas customers. Production at Orebody has steadily increased over the years with HWE Mining handling over 40+ million tonnes of iron ore per year at the mine.
What skills and experience do you need?
To be successful for this position you have be able to clearly demonstrate that you have previous drilling experience on a mine site. Previous experience with DML-60 Drills or SKF50 is essential.
When do you need to apply?
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. To enable us to process your application as quickly as possible simply click on the ‘apply’ button below. For further information please contact Kendl Coxall on 08 9389 4753
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Please click the 'Apply Now' button above or visit www.hwe.com.au
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