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The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Pit Technician to join the Thiess AHS Crew at Pembroke Resource's Olive Downs Complex.
Located south-east of Moranbah, the Olive Downs Complex has been operating since mid-****.
Thiess is delivering a five-year full-service mining contract, including mine planning, overburden removal, drill and blast, autonomous load and haul operations, water management, rehabilitation, and ongoing mine infrastructure works.
About The Role
Working a 7/7 Day/Night rotating roster and reporting to the AHS Supervisor, your duties will include:
Coordinate and support field-based autonomous and conventional mining activities to ensure safe, efficient and aligned execution of the mine plan
Act as the key link between field operations and the control room, providing real-time updates on pit conditions, hazards and operational changes
Ensure alignment between physical mining conditions, operational activities and the autonomous haulage system configuration
Support the safe and effective operation of AHS by working closely with AHS Controllers and Builders to maintain system integrity and performance
Assist in managing interactions between autonomous and conventional equipment within operational areas
Maintain Autonomous Operating Zone (AOZ) integrity, including exclusion zones, bunding, road conditions and access management
Identify and elevate risks, hazards and non-compliance, supporting incident response and investigation activities




Provide field-based insights to improve productivity, including haul road condition, congestion, access and dump performance
Support Short Interval Control (SIC) through real-time field intelligence and operational feedback
Collaborate and communicate with site teams and stakeholders to achieve safety, environmental and production targets
About You
Experience in open cut mining operations, with strong exposure to field-based activities
Exposure to autonomous haulage systems or fleet management systems (e.g. MineStar Command) preferred
Strong interest in technology, automation and the future of mining operations
Demonstrated ability to learn and interact with technology-based systems in an operational environment
Solid understanding of mining operations, pit layout and operational workflows
Ability to interpret mine plans and translate them into practical field execution
Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work across field and control room teams
High level of situational awareness and ability to identify and manage risks in real time
Problem-solving capability and ability to work independently in dynamic field conditions
Commitment to safety, teamwork and continuous improvement
Standard 11 (Surface Coal Mining Induction) and current Coal Board Medical
Valid C Class Driver's Licence
What Thiess Can Do for You
BIBO from Mackay or Moranbah
Flights provided from Brisbane




Thiess' commitment to ongoing training & developmentas part of delivering a modern autonomous mine
Health & wellbeing rewards program through AIA Vitality
Salary sacrifice options – novated leasing
Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.
Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - (Live Local, FIFO and DIDO)
About Us
Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.
The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.
At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition.
We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition and developing services to enable sustainable mining.
We're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.
We'll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.
We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential.
We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.
We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always.
We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.
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