Pond Tenderer/Brine Operator
Vacancy with Shark Bay Resources as a Pond Tenderer/Brine Operator at Useless Loop salt fields. A interesting Job with a relaxing lifestyle.
Summary about this job
Mining - Operations
Company: Shark Bay Resources Pty Ltd
Location: Geraldton, Gascoyne & Midwest
Work type: Full Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-2-8333-2055
Fax: +61-8-2779-5108
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Detail information about job Pond Tenderer/Brine Operator. Terms and conditions vacancy
Residential Role
Shark Bay Resources (SBR) operates a solar salt field at Useless Loop, exporting high quality salt to various overseas markets. The solar salt operation is located in the remote Shark Bay World Heritage Area and occupies a position ideally suited to people looking for a combination of an interesting job and a relaxing lifestyle including excellent fishing and camping. This community has a small shop, fuel, library, fortnightly Doctors’ visits, an on-site nurse with a modern and well-equipped Surgery and weekly freight deliveries. There is an excellent schooling facility catering to year 6.
THE POSITION
The position reports to the Process Supervisor and will be required to monitor and maintain brine levels and flows across the salt field, whilst actively managing brine supply and quality.
THE PERSON
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following criteria:
- Commitment to the Health and Safety of all whilst protecting the environment.
- The ability to prioritise tasks.
- Be self-motivated and show initiative.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Be highly motivated and have the capacity to work as part of a team or unsupervised.
- Desire and ability to learn new skills.
DUTIES
Duties will include but are not be limited to:
- Manage brine control.
- Record and report on brine and salt quality & quantity.
- Undertake routine sample collection/ preparation/ analysis of brine, salt and laboratory process samples.
- Undertake instrument maintenance and calibration.
- Monitor and maintain weather station and collected data.
- Monitor and routinely inspect various pumps, culverts and channels.
- Operate and maintain culvert control structures.
- Ensure survey monitoring of crystallisers and stockpile is achieved
REQUIREMENTS
- Current WA “C” class manual licence. HR highly regarded.
- Excellent knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience in similar role within a remote location.
- Be able to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening, obtain a National Police Clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a Maritime Security Identification Card.
BENEFITS
- Family friendly 10 days on 5 days off roster.
- Company provided accommodation including power and water.
- Surrounded by the most envied camping and fishing locations.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are a team player and believe you are suitable for this position, please forward your application by selecting APPLY FOR THIS JOB. Please note only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
Applications close Friday 3rd August 2018