Shutdown Crane Operators & Riggers | Immediate Opportunities | Moranbah, Nebo & Blackwater

Open Crane (CO) Ticket Holders Encouraged to Apply

We are currently seeking experienced Crane Operators and Riggers for upcoming shutdown work across Moranbah, Nebo and Blackwater.

Due to operational demand, we have an immediate requirement for candidates holding an Open Crane (CO) Licence. We are also seeking operators with a range of crane operating competencies, from Franna (Pick & Carry) operators through to larger mobile crane classes, along with experienced Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Riggers.

Essential Requirements

To be considered, you must hold:

- Current Standard 11 (or willingness to obtain prior to mobilisation)
- Current Coal Board Medical (or willingness to obtain prior to mobilisation)
- Current Working at Heights
- Construction Industry White Card
- Current and valid unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence
- Relevant High Risk Work Licence (HRWL), including:
- Open Crane (CO)
- CN, C2, C6 or other applicable crane licences
- Basic Rigging (RB)
- Intermediate Rigging (RI)
- Advanced Rigging (RA)

Preferred Experience

- Coal mining or heavy industry experience




- Shutdown and maintenance experience
- Fixed plant maintenance projects
- Structural, Mechanical & Piping (SMP) projects
- Heavy lift and crane operations
- Working within multi-disciplined shutdown crews

What's On Offer

- Competitive hourly rates
- Shutdown and project-based opportunities
- Work across leading Queensland coal mining operations
- Supportive team environment
- Potential for ongoing work for the right candidates

About You

You are a safety-focused professional who thrives in shutdown environments and can integrate quickly into established crews. You have a strong work ethic, a commitment to protected work practices, and the ability to perform in fast-paced maintenance and shutdown projects.

Apply Now

If you hold an Open Crane (CO) Licence, or have mobile crane and rigging experience, we want to hear from you.

Please submit:

- Current Resume
- Copies of all licences and tickets
- Current location
- Availability to commence work

Immediate consideration will be given to candidates holding a current Open Crane (CO) Licence.

📌 Crane Operator & Rigger - Shutdown (Queensland)
🏢 Synergie Australia
📍 Queensland