CITIC Pacific Mining has partnered with Programmed Training Services and is excited to offer the following apprenticeship opportunities in the mining heavy mobile equipment area which specialises in the servicing and repair of some of the biggest mobile fleet.

These are site-based positions FIFO from Perth on a 2 weeks on/1 week off roster.

CITIC Pacific Mining has a proven record of developing our own highly skilled tradespersons by providing you with a comprehensive practical and theoretical training base.

The methodical program incrementally develops apprentices by gradually exposing them to various aspects of Mining and Heavy Mobile Equipment Maintenance. This structured approach ensures their development is tailored and controlled, fostering steady growth and skill acquisition

The apprenticeship will be a 4-year term.

Reporting to the Supervisor – Maintenance, you will be exposed to diagnostics, mechanical and electrical repairs and general maintenance tasks on the world’s largest mobile plant equipment including;

• HR400/6090 Shovels
• RH170 and RH340 excavators
• L2350 Komatsu loader
• MT6300/4400/3300 diesel electric haul trucks
• Autonomous drills
• D10, D11 dozers, 16/24M graders

To be eligible to be considered as a potential candidate, you will:  

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Completed secondary schooling to year 12 or employment history post year 10.
• Ability to adapt to working 12 hours shifts.
• Must hold a current WA driver’s licence.
• Must have the right to work in Australia.
• Favourable to have begun or completed a Pre-Apprenticeship course relative to the trade you are applying.

We’re looking for motivated team players, with good work ethics and a can-do attitude.

What we offer

• The chance to work at an innovative, world-class project
• Competitive salary
• Career progression and mentoring / training

Benefits

As an employee of CPM, we offer a range of benefits including leave benefits, personal and family benefits, education and training, salary sacrifice options, and lifestyle benefits through preferred suppliers.

• Competitive remuneration packages
• Career progression and industry training programs
• Life and salary continuance insurance
• Salary packaging options
• Access to the Alliance Airlines Lounge

The village features three gyms, a swimming pool, multi-purpose sports courts, a retail store, tavern with beer garden, dining, and recreation room.

Take advantage of the free Wi-Fi internet access to all rooms, in-house entertainment with FOXTEL and a regular schedule of entertainers including bands and sporting professionals

To apply

• Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.                   

As an employee of CPM you’ll be part of a culturally and gender diverse organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff.

About CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM)

CPM is the company behind Sino Iron, already Australia’s largest magnetite operation, located on Western Australia’s Pilbara coast. We are spearheading a new iron ore value-adding industry for the nation, transforming magnetite ore into a high-grade, premium export product.

Sino Iron is a fully integrated operation – featuring a mine serviced by the biggest haul trucks in the world, six-line concentrator and port terminal facilities at nearby Cape Preston. Our state-of-the-art power station and desalination plant are among the largest in the State.

Our operations provide career opportunities on a global scale. Being an employee at CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM) will enable you to take advantage of the multiple divisions of the group. CITIC Group, a majority shareholder of CPM, has more than 170,000 employees worldwide and is always looking for talented and exceptional people.

Within CPM, everyone can develop their skills and knowledge, progress in the business and be recognised and rewarded for their contribution. We encourage our people to take the opportunities that are provided to reach their full potential - so they can achieve the best results for themselves, each other, and for CPM.

To learn more about Sino Iron, please visit: www.citicpacificmining.com