Cape Preston Port Company (CPPC) provides the port and marine services to Sino Iron, Australia’s largest magnetite operation.

CPPC offers a sea change lifestyle, with our shallow, purpose-built facility located on the spectacular Pilbara coastline in Western Australia’s north, located 100kms Southwest of Karratha.

The Opportunity

Cape Preston Port Company (CPPC) is seeking experienced Port Operators to join our Port Operations team on a permanent 2/1 continuous shift roster (nights & days), FIFO ex Perth.

Reporting to the Port Operations Supervisor - you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Daily inspections on land and marine based assets & fixed plant
• Operate both bulk material handling equipment, fixed plant and mobile equipment, including but not limited to Excavators, Skid steer, Forklifts, Front end loaders, EWPs, Telehandlers, Stackers, Reclaimers, Control room, Barge and Ship loaders.
• Working on the Transhipper operating E-Cranes.
• Participate in ship mooring and loading activities.
• General plant maintenance and cleaning.
• Constant liaison with production personnel to achieve daily production goals.
• Provide coverage as a Marine Controller

Successful applicant will have:

• Prior knowledge of Bulk Port operations
• Knowledge of Port Operating Procedures and marine experience
• Ideally you would have some exposure to bulk port operations, ship berthing, shiploading, stacking, reclaiming, sample preparation.
• Experience on mobile equipment operations ie: front end loaders and skid steers.
• A current HR Drivers Licence
• Hold or can obtain MSIC (Maritime Security Identification Card)
• A positive attitude and enjoy working with a close team.

Key Skills:

• Methodical thinker.
• Problem solving.
• High level computer skills.
• Data entry.
• Work under pressure.
• Manage & communicate to multiple stakeholders at any one time.

Benefits

As an employee of CPPC, 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 professional.

To Apply

• Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.
• We reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.
• Candidates represented by agencies will not be considered for this position.
• Internal applicants please note it is a requirement that you advise your immediate line manager of the application.

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

About Cape Preston Port Company

Cape Preston Port Company (CPPC) operates the port and marine ore delivery supply chain, on behalf of CITIC Pacific Mining. CPM is the developer and operator of the Sino Iron project, a world class magnetite processing operation at Cape Preston, 100kms Southwest of Karratha in Western Australia.

An industrial megaproject, Sino Iron is the largest magnetite mining, processing, and export operation in Australia, shipping a premium concentrate product to overseas steel mills. Dedicated infrastructure includes the concentrator area, port facilities, a combined-cycle gas-fired power station, desalination plant and 30km slurry pipeline.

Our operations provide career opportunities on a global scale. Being an employee at Cape Preston Port Company will enable you to take advantage of the multiple divisions of the group. CITIC Group, a majority shareholder of CPPC, has more than 30,000 employees worldwide and is always looking for talented and exceptional people.

Within CPPC, 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 CPPC.

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