About Us
Destec is a diversified mining contractor with a rapidly growing client base, providing ore crushing, screening, and materials handling to the mining industry. We take pride in innovation by designing, constructing, building, maintaining, and operating our own crushing and screening plants for mining sites. Additionally, we provide comprehensive ore processing and materials handling services to the mining industry across Western Australia.
The Role
As a Fixed Plant Operator, you'll play an important role in both the operation and upkeep of the crushing and screening plant. Working alongside our experienced tradespeople, you'll help keep the plant running safely, reliably and efficiently by:
Operating and monitoring the fixed crushing and screening plant.Conducting routine plant inspections and identifying potential issues.Assisting with planned and breakdown maintenance activities.Supporting maintenance tasks, including activities such as screen mat and crusher liner changes, conveyor roller and skirting replacements.Carrying out housekeeping duties, including shoveling spillage and maintaining clean, safe work areas.Assisting during planned shutdowns and working collaboratively with operators, tradespeople and supervisors to minimise downtime.Following safe work procedures and contributing to a positive team culture
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Previous experience working in a fixed crushing and screening plant or similar fixed plant mining environment.Demonstrated experience assisting with hands-on plant maintenance and shutdown activities.A strong commitment to safety and following safe work procedures.The ability to work effectively within a small,
collaborative team.A current Australian Driver's Licence Working at Heights and Confined Space certifications High Risk Work Licence – Forklift (LF) and or EWP (desirable).Working at Heights and Confined Space certifications The ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.
What's on offer
2:1 FIFO Roster – 2 weeks on, 1 week off12-hour shifts – Rotating day and night shiftsLocation – Iron ore mine site near Wiluna, FIFO from PerthAnnual Salary – From $152,725 plus superConsistent Fortnightly Pay – Your salary is averaged across your roster, so you'll receive the same pay each fortnight, including while you're on your R&R.Equivalent; to approximately $52.30 per hour (full time equivalent)
Destec Benefits:
Employee Referral Program – earn up to $6,000 for successful referrals.Employee of the Month Award recognising outstanding performance.Service Anniversary Reward – receive an additional half-day of paid leave for every year of service.Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support available 24/7.Discounted gym memberships, including enhanced FIFO discounts.Free Better Health Coaching Program to support your health and wellbeing goals.Flare Benefits – discounts across hundreds of leading retailers, groceries, fuel, travel and more.Novated Leasing and salary sacrifice options, including Perth Airport parking and additional superannuation contributions.
If you're an experienced Fixed Plant Operator with a background in crushing and screening and you're ready for your next FIFO opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Fixed Plant Operator (Perth)
🏢 Destec
📍 Perth