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Operator Port

Port Hedland, Western Australia, AustraliaFull-time1w ago
  • 14/14 days and nights roster​ | ​FIFO from Perth to Port Hedland​
  • ​​Competitive salary and three annual bonus schemes​
  • ​​Family friendly even time roster to achieve true life/work balance​
  • ​​Company contribution towards private health cover for employees and immediate family​

About the role:

The Port & Rail team is currently seeking a Operator to join them on a 7 Days on, 7 Nights on, 14 Days off Roster based at Port Hedland. Reporting to the Supervisor, you will be responsible for inspections, clean-up, equipment operation ensuring all work undertaken is to high quality and safety standard.


Duties:

  • Completing safe and effective inspections of allocated operational areas, including conveyors, chutes, transfer points, stackers, reclaimers, car dumper, screenhouse and wharf areas.
  • Monitoring equipment condition and reporting defects, hazards and abnormal conditions in a timely manner.
  • Supporting safe and efficient inloading, stockyard and outloading activities.
  • Responding to operational alarms, stoppages and production issues as directed.
  • Carrying out SAP inspections, raising notifications where required and completing accurate handovers.
  • Following all relevant procedures, work instructions, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
  • Actively participating in pre-starts, PSIs, safety interactions and hazard reporting.
  • Contributing to continuous improvement opportunities across the Port operation.

About You:

We are looking for someone who:

  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and speaking up when something is not right.
  • Works well in a team environment and supports others.
  • Is willing to learn and develop across multiple Port operational areas.
  • Can follow procedures and complete tasks to a high standard.
  • Has good communication skills and can provide clear handovers.
  • Is proactive in identifying hazards, defects and improvement opportunities.
  • Can adapt to changing operational priorities.
  • Takes ownership of their work and supports the success of the wider team.

Skills and Experience:

  • Current WA Manual Drivers License
  • Ability to obtain Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)
  • Experience in similar Port Operations role – Ship berthing, ship departures, shiploader, stacking, reclaimer and car dumper operations
  • Control room experience
  • Trade Qualification and machinery licenses desirable