Dispatch Operator (Fixed Term)
KCGM, Australia
Job Description
The Dispatch Operator coordinates the optimisation of people and equipment involved in Load and Haul activities in the Fimiston Open Pit and surrounding waste dumps by efficiently integrating maintenance requirements with mining and operational requirements to achieve set production targets in a timely and safe manner according to KCGM policies, standards and procedures.
This role primarily involves working in an office based environment located on the pit edge. The position works on a continuous roster. It works within a high pressurized environment where incumbents in this role are expected to monitor the telephone, radio and dispatch system and deal with ad hoc duties. Incumbents in this role predominantly act as senior operators in supervisors or senior operators' absences and as such are expected to possess leadership qualities and competencies.
Incumbents in this role are expected to transfer within the various crews if required by Management.
This is an internal Fixed Term opportunity, for KCGM employees only.
Requirements
Essential
- A minimum of two (2) years experience operating machinery in an open pit mining or quarry
- Excellent knowledge of load and haul process and good knowledge of overall mining sequence
- Ability to think strategically and to react appropriately to unplanned maintenance, manning or any other issues to ensure mining sequence and daily targets are adhered to as required
- Exposure to a range of workplace safety systems
- Intermediate computer literacy with ability to use integrated management systems, spreadsheet applications and word processing software
- Ability to influence team members actions by coaching and mentoring
- Current Unencumbered Western Australian C Class Drivers Licence.
Preferred
- Leading hand experience in a similarly sized operation.
- Experience in dispatching in an open pit environment.
- Leadership / Supervisory Training.
- Conflict Management Training.
Benefits
Why work for us?
With a strong connection to the Kalgoorlie-Boulder community, KCGM offers you unparalleled opportunities to forge a career in the resource industry whilst enjoying the relative ease of living in a thriving regional city. Your dynamic, actioned-oriented days at KCGM will be immediately replaced by the comforts of home, friends and family just minutes from work, with all the facilities you would expect in larger metropolitan centres.
KCGM encourages a diverse and inclusive culture where all people can achieve and contribute to their greatest potential. We offer competitive salary packages and health allowance contributions. Joining the KCGM team also means you are eligible for our industry leading Parental Leave entitlements, and Reward and Recognition programs.