Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET) is a world class, industry-owned and privately funded terminal located at the Port of Gladstone. This modern, state of the art terminal was built to expand the region’s coal export capacity, becoming operational in 2016. WICET is a $4 billion investment which operates with a high degree of automation and is committed to operating in a safe, environmentally friendly and socially responsible manner.
We are currently seeking a Shift Technician to be based in Gladstone. This is a permanent full time role working in the continuous operations roster (lifestyle shift roster, 2 weekends a month). You will be joining a customer-focused team, truly dynamic in leading the way in delivering 27 million tonnes per annum and competing with the best in the marketplace.
To be considered for this role you will have:
Required :
- Experience in the operations of mining, heavy industry, or construction industry in a similar role.
- Knowledge and understanding of operating bulk materials handling equipment.
Desired :
- Tickets and qualifications such as Dozer, Heavy Rigid Truck Licence, FEL and Forklift Licence.
- Experience with equipment such as mobile plant, conveyors, rail bulk unloading, stacker and reclaiming and ship loader.
- Control room operations.
Also, you will have a proven record of the following attributes:
- A positive and collaborative attitude towards safe, innovative and team focused operations;
- The willingness to learn and follow new processes;
- A proven capability to use (or learn) technology in day to day operations;
- An understanding of operational efficiency / productivity;
- Flexibility in working additional shifts.
WICET is proud to offer a range of rewarding benefits for this role, including:
- 6 weeks annual leave per annum.
- 1 day of paid birthday leave per annum.
- 2 days of paid volunteer leave per annum.
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees).
- Health and wellbeing program – providing you the option of an annual health check, reimbursement of approved personal health or wellbeing expenses (annual limit applies) or a local wellness club membership for Gladstone-based employees.
- Optional novated leasing and salary sacrifice services.
- An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members.
- Optional health programs including Quit Smoking, Annual Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
- Corporate perks programs with our partners Commonwealth Bank, HCF and NIB.
WICET is an equal opportunity employer and aims to recruit a diverse workforce to help us achieve our goals. Candidates must hold unrestricted working rights within Australia to be considered. Please note that as per WICET's Fitness for Work Procedure, shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment and selection process. Recruitment agencies kindly note that unsolicited agency candidates will not be accepted for this position .