Open Cut Examiner - Olive Downs Complex

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Open Cut Examiner to lead production and safety efforts at Pembroke Resource’s Olive Downs Complex in the Bowen Basin. This new autonomous project, located 40 kilometres southwest of Moranbah, began operations in early 2023. Thiess has secured a five-year contract to deliver comprehensive mining services, including mine planning, overburden removal, drill and blast, load and haul, water management, rehabilitation, and infrastructure construction.

About The Role

As an Open Cut Examiner, your key responsibilities will include identifying hazards and risks through regular inspections, audits, and behavioural observations. Working an even-time 7/7 roster, you will:

• Support the SSE in implementing the Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and strive to exceed compliance standards.


• Play an active role in incident investigations to identify root causes, document findings, and implement corrective actions in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.


• Assist in developing, reviewing, and auditing the SHMS related to mining activities in and around the mine excavation.


• Lead, coach, and develop team members by setting clear expectations, monitoring performance, mentoring, and enforcing correct behaviours and disciplinary procedures.


• Coordinate with Mining Supervisors to address safety, compliance, and production issues promptly.


• Participate actively in daily pre-start meetings with the production crew.


• Inspect surface mine excavation areas before mining activities begin to ensure acceptable risk levels.


• Conduct periodic inspections of excavation and surrounding areas during mining activities to maintain acceptable risk levels.


• Perform routine audits to ensure only qualified personnel carry out authorised tasks and that equipment is used according to design parameters and correct operating techniques

About you

You will have an Open Cut Examiners Certificate of Competency for Surface Coal Mines and proven experience working as an OCE in an open-cut mining environment.

Additionally, you will have:

• Coal Mining Industry Competencies RIIRIS301, RIICOM301B, RIIOHS301A and R11RIS402A


• Competent in MS Office


• Ability to read and interpret mine plans


• Sound knowledge of the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 (QLD) including relevant regulations, guidelines and Australian standards


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Ability to rapidly adapt to changes in operational situations

What Thiess can do for you

• Permanent full-time positions  


• Thiess’ commitment to ongoing training & development as part of delivering a modern autonomous mine


• Health & well-being rewards program through AIA Vitality 


• Competitive salary 


• Salary sacrifice options - novated leasing   


• Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - (Live Local, BIBO, FIFO or DIDO)


• BIBO from Mackay or Moranbah


• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products. 

Make your mark with Thiess

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones, take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

Thiess is the place to make things happen.

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 – 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.

Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark

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

How to apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

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The Strong & Sustainable Resource Communities Act 2017 principles apply to this position.