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Life at Murrin Murrin

Murrin Murrin nickel mine is one of our largest operations located in the Goldfields, Western Australia. Our long-standing mining and processing services contract for Minara Resources commenced in 1999, and supports over 190 team members, such as MC drivers, operators, auto-electricians and fitters.

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The operation

Murrin Murrin nickel and cobalt mine is one of our largest operations located in the Goldfields, Western Australia. Our long-standing mining and processing services contract for Minara Resources commenced in 1999, and supports over 170 team members, such as MC drivers, operators, auto-electricians and fitters.

The services we provide on site include: 

  • drilling, blasting, crushing and rehabilitation work
  • off-road and on-road load and haul
  • maintenance of the haul road and Bis fleet
  • train loading and unloading
  • Calcrete mining, milling and process
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Working at Murrin Murrin

  • Getting there

    Getting there

    Murrin Murrin mine site is located between Leonora and Laverton in the northeastern Goldfields, WA. It’s a short, 1 hr chartered flight from Perth via Cobham Air. If you’re driving, it’s a 3 hour drive north east from Kalgoorlie. Team members work on FIFO (ex Perth) and DIDO arrangements.

  • People on site

    People on site

    Bis has a workforce of approximately 170 team members at Murrin Murrin. We employ MC Drivers, heavy duty diesel mechanics, auto-electricians, fitters, boilermakers, tyre fitters, mobile plant operators, servicepeople, trade assistants, plant and mill operators, electricians, administrators, storepersons, trainers, safety advisors and management.

  • Equipment on site

    Equipment on site

    Bis has a workforce of approximately 190 team members at Murrin Murrin. We employ MC Drivers, heavy duty diesel mechanics, auto-electricians, fitters, boilermakers, tyre fitters, mobile plant operators, servicepeople, trade assistants, plant and mill operators, electricians, administrators, storepersons, trainers, safety advisors and management.

  • Team culture

    Team culture

    Our team at Murrin Murrin has a strong culture of “work family”, typically they work in smaller crews and form strong bonds with their team mates. We have a high contingent of long-term workers that have a lot of experience and advice about working for Bis and in the mining industry.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Rooms are spacious and include private ensuites, desk, wi-fi, AC and TV. Plus they are serviced regularly. All meals are provided and there’s a general store for anything you forgot to pack.

  • Food

    Food

    Glencore’s camp offers a range of options with a focus on providing healthy food. Special mentions from our team members include made-to-order steak, fish or grilled chicken, extensive salad bar, pizza oven and plenty of sweet treats and ice-cream to keep a sweet-tooth happy!

  • Recreation and facilities

    Recreation and facilities

    Once you have clocked off, you can access mountain bike trails, beach volleyball court, gym, health and wellbeing classes, giant chessboard, tennis courts, basketball, cricket pitch and 25m swimming pool. Or simply relax in the gardens, tavern or beer garden to watch a game or enjoy a game of pool. Some of our team members also like to bring their mountain bikes to site and ride to and from our office every day.

  • Career opportunities and pay

    Career opportunities and pay

    Team members at Murrin are paid weekly - the same amount. You can also boost your pay packet with training opportunities and participating in the incentives and bonuses on offer - such as our Employee Referral Program – where you can score up to $3k for a successful referral. We also encourage people to grow their career with opportunities for leading hands, crew trainers and Health and Safety representatives as well as gaining experience with a wide variety of equipment.

  • Things to know

    Things to know

    Murrin Murrin is a clean shaven site. This means team members must remove any facial hair that interferes with the use of PPE (exemptions apply for the haulage team). Fortunately, most moustache styles are approved and make a bit of a trend on site.

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Glencore Murrin Operations

What our team loves

“We genuinely have the best team on the planet. They are all so fun, love having a laugh but are also fantastic at knuckling down when it comes to the day to day.” – Stacey, Site Administration Team Leader

“In my opinion, Bis has really good operation here. I came from an industry that was super high-stress. I started driving trucks and for me and I’m really enjoying it.” – Rado, MC Driver

 

Overall the crew is really easy to get along with and work with. When you’re away for 2 or 3 weeks, you do get a bit tired, so credit to everybody and the leadership, for all working together as a team. The people and the leaders are what make everything achievable.” – Mark, Loader Operator

Enjoy our growing range of employee benefits

We believe in enhancing our employee’s working experience as much as possible by offering a variety of value-added benefits:

  • Training, leadership and other career development opportunities

  • Up to $3,000 Bonus with Employee Referral Program

  • Discounts on private health insurance

  • 18 weeks paid parental leave

  • Discounts on vehicle leasing and tyres

  • Discounts on accommodation and car rental

  • Employee Assistance Program (including free counselling)