Excavator Operator

Thiess

Global mining services provider specializing in open-cut and underground mining operations.

Operate large excavators in open cut mining on rotating roster

14 days ago ago

Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)

Full Time

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Field

Company Size

8,000 Employees

Service Specialisms

Mining Services

Engineering

Project Management

Construction Services

Asset Management

Consulting

Sector Specialisms

Mining

Mine Engineering

Drill and Blast

Rehabilitation

Asset Management

Autonomous Mining Services

Mine Closure

Infrastructure Removal

Role

Description

Requirements

heavy plant

earthmoving

mining

self motivated

communication

Experience in operating large heavy plant
Ability to work to direction and be self motivated
Proven abilities in operating heavy earth moving machinery in a mining environment
Good communication skills with the willingness to be part of a high-performance team

Benefits

Salary sacrifice options – Flights & novated leasing
Even time, 5/4 lifestyle rosters
Permanent full-time positions
Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

80 Years

History of Expertise

The company has accumulated extensive experience and knowledge over decades of operation.

A global leader in mining services, specializing in both open-cut and underground mining operations.
Involved in some of the world’s largest mining projects, providing integrated services from mine development through to operations and rehabilitation.
Expanded globally from its origins in Australia, with a strong presence in regions like Asia, Africa, and South America.
Known for its technical expertise, equipment fleet, and its commitment to delivering projects safely and efficiently.
Works across diverse sectors, including mining, infrastructure, and energy, delivering a wide range of services tailored to each project's needs.
Notable projects include major coal mining operations in Queensland and large-scale infrastructure works in remote areas.
Has adapted to changing market conditions and continuously evolved to maintain its leadership in the industry.

Culture + Values

Discover: Always striving to be better and do better
Accountable: Committed to our promise of performance
Respectful: Thriving through honesty and encouragement
Empowered: Driving change through new ways of working

Environment + Sustainability

85% Vehicles

Hybrid and Electric Fleet

A target to transition 85% of operated light vehicles to hybrid or battery electric by 2030.

25% Emissions

Scope 3 Emissions Reduction

A commitment to reduce Scope 3 emissions (related to diesel combustion in the fleet) by 25% by 2035.

21% Reduction

Scope 1 Emissions

Achieved a 21% reduction in Scope 1 emissions in 2023.

>600 ha

Land Rehabilitation

Rehabilitated over 600 hectares of land through Thiess Rehabilitation in 2022.

Thermal coal revenue to be less than 25% by 2027 (on track for 2025)
First Biodiversity Standard in 2022 (no operations within World Heritage Areas)
Water reuse and recycling increased twofold, waste-to-landfill reduced by 27% (2022)
3088 ML water reused/recycled in 2023; 632 ha post-mining land rehabilitated
Portfolio diversification: thermal coal <25% by 2027 and <20% by 2030

Inclusion & Diversity

22.7% Growth

Women’s Participation

Significantly increased women’s participation in the workforce in 2022.

7.5% Representation

Indigenous Workforce

Indigenous employment in Australia reached 7.5% in 2022, up from the previous year.

$38.1M Investment

Indigenous Businesses

Allocated $38.1 million towards supporting Indigenous businesses in 2023.

Global D&I vision: "everyone matters always" / "better together"
Governed by global strategy focusing on gender equality, First Nations peoples, cultural diversity, and inclusive culture
Equal opportunities in employment, professional development, and career progression
Workforce goals include representation of women, Indigenous peoples, culturally diverse people, LGBTIQ+ people, and people with disability

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