About the project Working in a strategic Alliance with Thiess and Harmony, you will form part of a collaborative team, driven by shared objectives and values to deliver operational excellence at the Eva Copper Mine Project.
The Alliance will set new benchmarks for safe, sustainable and efficient copper development, supported by commitments to local employment and procurement, new-to-industry and Indigenous workforce development and meaningful engagement in the local community.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of defining, building, and operating a major mining operation.
The Eva Copper Mine Project is located on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon People in North West Queensland, approximately 75 km north-west of Cloncurry and about 95 km north-east of Mount Isa.
The Project is an iron-oxide copper-gold resource featuring multiple open pits and is poised to become the largest greenfield copper mine in Queensland.
Learn more about the Eva Copper Mine Project.
Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones.
Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.
As part of our commitment to supporting local communities, Thiess actively encourages applications from people living in North West Queensland, including members of the Kalkadoon community and other First Nations peoples.
We also welcome applications from individuals who are willing to relocate to the region and become part of the local community.
The opportunity We are building a high-performing mining team and are seeking experienced Excavator Operators to join us on the landmark Eva Copper Project in Queensland.
If you're a skilled operator with experience on Hitachi EX**** or equivalent-sized excavators, this is your opportunity to play a key role in bringing a major current mining operation to life.
Roster: 2:2 | Location: Eva Copper, QLD | Employment Type: Fulltime About you To be successful in the role, you will bring: Previous experience operating large-scale mining equipment, including 600T Excavators or equivalent A minimum of 12 months' experience in a mining production environment Current SSE-signed training transcripts A valid Australian Driver's Licence A strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence A positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced mining environment What's on offer At Thiess, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive — safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.
Flights provided from Brisbane or Townsville Competitive salary package.
Ongoing training