Posted: 3 Sep 2009
Location: Australia
CSG:
Stainless Steel Materials
Site:
Leinster Nickel Operation
Business / Project:
Leinster Nickel Operation
Salary:
AUD -
Job type:
Full Time - Permanent
Location:
AU - Western Australia
Think Zero Harm
At BHP Billiton, our vision for sustainable development is to be the company of choice - creating sustainable value for shareholders, employees, contractors, suppliers, customers, business partners and host communities.
Central to our vision is our aspirational goal of Zero Harm to people, the environment and the community.
Further to this, our people are our most significant asset and number one priority and therefore Zero Harm drives all our operations.
A demonstrated commitment to health and safety leadership is a pre-requisite for being considered for any opportunities or career advancement within the business.
Think Place
A member of the BHP Billiton Group, Nickel West is a fully integrated nickel business comprising mines, concentrators, a smelter and refinery, all located in Western Australia.
Nickel West is the world’s third largest producer of nickel-in-concentrate.
Leinster Nickel Operation is located 375 kilometres north of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
Nickel operations at Leinster include the Perseverance Underground Mine, Cliffs Nickel Mine, Rocky’s Reward Open Pit Mine, other satellite deposits, and a nickel concentrator and dryer.
The Cliffs Nickel Mine is an integral part of the Leinster Nickel Operation, located 12 kilometres south of the Mt Keith Operation. Cliffs is a narrow vein nickel/cobalt deposit and is an underground mining operation.
Think Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills and knowledge in underground mobile maintenance. The successful candidate will become an integral part of the mobile maintenance team at Cliffs and have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of equipment.
We will be offering a very competitive salary package including 11.5% superannuation, a range of company benefits, ongoing career development opportunities, great working conditions and all this on a very attractive FIFO roster just a short flight from Perth.
Think Purpose
Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor, the Heavy Duty Diesel Technician is responsible for preventative and breakdown maintenance of all underground mobile equipment within mobile maintenance, working with the highest priority to safety at all times, striving to complete work within agreed timeframes and in doing so, supporting the Cliffs Nickel Mine by being industry leaders in maintenance.
Think Requirements
We are seeking applications from suitably experienced and qualified individuals that have a working knowledge of underground mobile equipment technology issues and maintenance techniques.
A trade certificate, sound knowledge of safe work practices and experience in underground mining or heavy industry environments will see you excel in this role. Experience with a wide range of equipment, including EWP’s, Forklifts, Overhead Cranes and Electronic Diagnostic Tools will be highly regarded, as will a Senior First Aid Certificate.
A current WA Drivers Licence and Police Clearance are essential.
Leinster Nickel Operation including Cliffs has a clean shaven policy.
* Indigenous applicants strongly encouraged to apply.
* A copy of all current qualifications must be provided at the time of interview.
* Nickel West aspires to Zero Harm, to people, the environment and the community. A demonstrated commitment to health and safety leadership is a pre-requisite for being considered for any opportunities or career advancement within the business.
* BHP Billiton Nickel West support women in the workforce.
* Extensive travel required for this position.
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