Tailings Operator

New Zealand Steel, a wholly owned subsidiary of BlueScope, manufactures and markets a range of flat rolled steel products for the building, construction, manufacturing and agricultural sectors. You may know us for our flagship COLORSTEEL brand.
Waikato North Head's primary purpose is to mine and produce primary concentrate which is then transported in slurry form to New Zealand Steel's Mill at Glenbrook. Located at the mouth of the Waikato River at Otaua, Southwest of Glenbrook, Waikato North Head mine site's ironsand deposit is one of the richest deposits along the coastal regions of the North Island's West Coast.
About the role
We are now seeking a permanent Tailings Operator to join our busy and dynamic Waikato North Headteam. The Operator will undertake a variety of tasks across the tailings operation. Reporting to the Mining Supervisor, the tasks will include operating and managing tails equipment and contractors operating mobile equipment. The role requires the successful applicant to work independently and be able to foresee potential issues in the water quality of the mine or tailings dam construction and take action to ensure this does not occur.
With an uncompromising attitude to safety, you may be undertaking anything from moving the tailings guns, operating pumps, maintaining roading standards or lifting decant lines.
The role is rostered on a 24/7 shift pattern working 12hr shifts (4 on 4 off) dayshift only.
About the person
With daily targets and high expectations to achieve, it is critical that you have the following to apply:
Applicants must also have a commitment to teamwork and a willingness to positively contribute to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Being part of the BlueScope brand makes us a strong and successful global company offering connections throughout the world, and providing access to resources and tools from the wider business. We believe our people are our strength, and embrace diversity and inclusion as we aim to have the right people in the right roles to move us into the future.