Examiner, Open Cut

at  Thiess

EXAMINER, OPEN CUT

Job ID
929755
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Location
Australia - Dysart, QLD
Categories
Mining Operations
Applications close
16 Aug 2024 E. Australia Standard Time

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 and their families 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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Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com.

We are seeking an individual with significant demonstrated experience managing employee’s compliance to policies, standard operating procedures and legislation through observing, directing and leading by example. As Open Cut Examiner, you will consistently look to identify hazards and risks through regular inspections, audits and behavioural observations.

Additionally, you will:

• Assist the SSE in implementing the Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) to maintain compliance in accordance to all the relevant legislation and strive for beyond compliance.
• Play an active role in all incident investigations to ensure the root causes are identified and that all the required documentation is reported, if applicable, implement corrective actions in consultation with relevant parties.
• Assist in developing, reviewing and auditing the SHMS relating to the mining activities in and around the mine excavation.
• Lead, coach and develop team members by setting clear expectations, monitoring performance and mentoring team members.
• Provide clear performance expectations to personnel and subcontractors and reinforce correct behaviour through recognition and encouragement as well as application of timely disciplinary procedures.
• Liaise with Mining Supervisors and People & Capability to manage any employee relations issues, to ensure all issues relating to safety, compliance and production are dealt with promptly.
• Actively participate in the daily pre-start meeting to the production crew.
• Inspect surface mine excavation areas before the start of mining activities to ensure acceptable risk levels.
• Periodically inspect the surface mine excavation and surrounding areas during mining activities to ensure acceptable risk levels.
• Routinely audit to ensure that only qualified personnel perform tasks requiring authorisation and that equipment is used in accordance with its design parameters and correct operating techniques.