Mt Arthur Coal – A world‑class mine

BHP Billiton's Mt Arthur Coal is the largest individual coal production site in the NSW Hunter Valley. Located less than 5 kilometres from Muswellbrook, the mine produces around 15 million tonnes of energy coal annually for local and international customers. With plans to increase annual production to 26 million tonnes, and as part of a leading global resources company, Mt Arthur Coal can offer experience and career development opportunities difficult to find elsewhere.

Mt Arthur Coal has an overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development. We are also an EEO employer and encourage members of the Aboriginal community to apply.

Position Synopsis

BHP Billiton is offering an exciting opportunity for Experienced Operators to join our production team here at Mt Arthur Coal. Committed to developing a culture driven by safety, quality and continuous improvement, your highly developed team work and interpersonal skills, combined with strong technical skills and an eye for continuous improvement opportunities will prove essential in your ability to perform this role.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 1 year experience working as a Production Operator within an open cut mine or have significant civil experience. You are production oriented and focused on achieving results personally and for the company with your key focus on safety.

We are currently seeking highly experienced and team spirited individuals with significant experience operating Mechanical and Electric drive Dump Trucks, Caterpillar dozers (D10 and D11) and graders (16H and 24H) and Liebherr excavators (994 and 996), Hitachi excavators (3500) and P & H 4100 A shovel or similar.

. You will also require:

• Demonstrated high level operating skills and experience on the equipment listed above
• A strong commitment to ensuring a safe and environmentally healthy workplace
• Excellent team work and communication skills to enable positive interaction with both production and maintenance personnel.
• The ability to foster a teamwork atmosphere within the work group.
• Current driver's licence.
• The ability/aptitude to maintain high standards of safety, equipment serviceability, housekeeping and compliance with mine working procedures.

Employment Conditions

BHP Billiton has an overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development. Supporting our Zero Harm philosophy, a demonstrable commitment to Health, Safety, Environment and Community is essential.

Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol examination.