Senior Logistics Operator | Simberi Gold Company Limited

Website Simberi Gold Company Limited

Simberi Gold Company Limited seeks a Senior Logistics Operator for their Simberi Island operation. This full-time role involves directing on-site logistics, supervising personnel, and ensuring safe, efficient material handling in a mining environment. Locals are encouraged to apply.

Simberi Gold Company Limited invites an experienced Senior Logistics Operator to join their Commercial team at Simberi Island. This permanent, full-time position requires managing the movement of equipment, containers, and freight across the mine site and related areas to maintain safety and efficiency.

Reporting to the Supply Supervisor, the Senior Logistics Operator plays a critical role ensuring effective operations while maintaining strong safety and environmental standards in the mining industry.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following key duties and contribute effectively to the overall objectives of the role and organisation.

  • Direct the safe movement of Container Reach Stackers within the logistics yard and operational areas.
  • Inspect loads for size, weight, shape, and centre of gravity to determine appropriate lifting methods and equipment.
  • Conduct inspections, maintenance, and reporting of rigging equipment including chains, slings, ropes, cables, hooks, and lifting gear.
  • Ensure all loads are balanced, within Safe Working Load (SWL) limits, and safely positioned.
  • Attach and manage lifting devices in accordance with approved lifting and rigging plans.
  • Transport loads using articulated trucks, side lifters, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment.
  • Complete daily equipment inspections and maintain machine logbooks.
  • Maintain accurate freight, container, dispatch, and logistics registers.
  • Prepare and comply with Job Hazard Safety Analyses (JHSAs).
  • Ensure proper handling and storage of Dangerous Goods while protecting people, equipment, and the environment.
  • Maintain effective communication with logistics personnel through radio communication and hand signals.
  • Coordinate the safe and efficient delivery of daily reagent requirements to the processing plant.
  • Supervise logistics operators, riggers, and drivers during daily operations.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with site safety standards.
  • Support team development through mentoring, coaching, and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following education, experience, technical competencies, and professional attributes required to successfully perform this role.

  • Demonstrated commitment to workplace health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Behaviour consistent with company values and professional conduct expectations.
  • Current Reach Stacker Licence/Ticket with 2 years+ operational experience.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and complete JHSAs, operational logs, and registers.
  • Experience in logistics, freight handling, rigging, lifting operations, and material handling equipment.
  • Strong commitment to personal and team safety and operational excellence.
  • Certificate III in Rigging.
  • Articulated Truck Licence – Class 7.
  • Side Loader/Trailer Operator Ticket.
  • IT Loader licence and operational experience.
  • Previous experience working in remote mining or heavy industrial environments.

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit the official job posting at Simberi Gold Company Limited Careers Page. Submit your CV and all supporting documents merged into one PDF file.

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Keywords: Senior Logistics Operator, Simberi Island, Mining Logistics, Reach Stacker Licence, Rigging Certificate III

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