About the role
Reporting to the Wet Plant Supervisor, the Wet Plant Operator is responsible to operate mobile and fixed plant at the highest standard to help ensure the safety, production and maintenance outcomes are met.
Roster: 2 Days, 2 Nights / 4 off (12hrs per day).
Key responsibilities
Attending all pre-start and toolbox meetings, and any other relevant meetings as required.
Maintaining high standards of housekeeping in work areas.
Performing pre-start inspections and reporting defects on mobile plant and equipment.
Operating mobile plant and equipment in accordance with GMA procedures.
Maintain and safely operate the plant by controlling, monitoring, adjusting, fixing, recording, cleaning, and improving all sections of the wet plant.
Actively participating in all training and verification of competency processes.
Completing other tasks within training and capability as directed.
Commit to increasing knowledge and skills in line with GMA's Competency Matrix.
Safety inspections and other duties as directed.
About you
Valid rights to work in Australia.
WA Driver's Licence.
A Certificate III in Resource Processing is desirable.
Operator Tickets for role specific plant and equipment is desirable.
Possesses equipment operations capabilities and other determined relevant skills that are compliant with the GMA Skills matrix.




Proven commitment to maintaining a secure work environment for self and others and complying with appropriate safety operating procedures.
Proven ability to efficiently operate mobile and fixed mining plant in a safe and productive manner.
Sound interpersonal skills and communication skills including both oral and written.
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplined team to achieve production and safety goals; or autonomously as required.
Relevant experience with role-specific plant and equipment, essential.
Benefits
Competitive salaries.
Transport to and from Port Gregory operations.
Paid lunch and tea breaks.
Leave for all of life's reasons (Annual, Personal, Community Service, Parental, Long Service Leave).
2x Protected Public holidays.
Flexible work arrangements.
Generous employee incentive scheme (Bonus).
Superannuation above statutory minimums for long term employees.
Gym Membership Program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
About us
Founded in the coastal town of Port Gregory, the culture of GMA is built on a legacy of innovation.
From humble beginnings more than 40 years ago, GMA has grown to become the global leader in the garnet abrasives industry.
While it takes a team of over 500 people to operate GMA's three mine sites, ten processing plants, five recycling facilities, and 13 offices around the globe, the legacy of innovation and core values continue to pass down throughout each generation.

📌 Wet Plant Operator (Western Australia)
🏢 GMA Garnet
📍 Western Australia