Vehicle Operator

About Us

At Metlen Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, leading the green energy transition with innovative solutions while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy. Our global presence covers two business Sectors: Energy and Metallurgy. With a consolidated yearly turnover of €6.3 billion and a workforce of over 5,500 dedicated individuals, we fuel success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, leaving a lasting impact. We foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, and change, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an O&M Laborer to join our team in Moura, QLD.

Location: Site based role – Moura, QLD

Contract Type: Full time, maximum term

Reporting to the O&M Site Supervisor, you will be a valuable member of the team responsible for contributing to the efficient operational and maintenance of the Solar Farm asset by undertaking a variety of duties associated with routine inspections, service and maintenance, landscaping and general maintenance.

As an O&M Laborer, your key responsibilities will include:

• Perform grounds maintenance and inspections as directed;


• Perform works on solar farm structure and modules as directed;


• Perform Quality and Safety Inspections as directed;


• Operate light vehicles, ATV, Tractor and plant as directed and in accordance with policies, procedures and legislative requirements;


• Actively participate in and promote Work Health and Safety (follow accepted procedures, raise hazard reports, etc)


• Ensure that works are undertaken in an environmentally responsible manner under direction;


• Preparation for review of monthly progress claims for projects in consultation with project team;


• Collaborate with procurement and O&M team to source and secure required labor, services and equipment;


• Assist in the collection and uploading of project documentation into the Quality Management System


• Highlight areas of potential opportunity and risk


• General PV maintenance


• Supporting onsite Technicians and Supervisor with O&M Maintenance

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Completed relevant trade school or apprenticeship, with appropriate on the job work experience. Relevant construction qualification (preferred).


• Previous outdoor labouring experience incl. using with hand/power tools (essential)


• Operating tractors and hydraulic attachments to tractors


• Working in specific teams, with daily targets of completion


• Lifting, relocating and restocking of materials as well as basic assembly


• Extensive physical duties, manual handling and attention to detail


• HSE: Constant awareness, report risks and hazards. Attend meetings; generate SWMS in consultation.


• Current Driver’s License (required)


• Construction Induction Card (required)


• Plant competencies (preferred)


• Plant competencies (preferred)

Physical ability to work in outdoor conditions

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