CHPP Electrical Maintainer

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Yancoal is seeking a CHPP Electrical Maintainer to join Mount Thorley Warkworth in NSW on a day shift roster (10-hour shifts Monday to Thursday, with 12-hour cover). You will perform inspections, maintenance and statutory and preventative checks in the Coal Handling Plant, plus minor installations, reporting to the CHPP Electrical Supervisor. Essential criteria include an electrical trade qualification, proven CHPP or heavy industry experience, high risk licenses, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and SAP literacy; PLC/instrumentation experience is a plus. Show safety leadership, teamwork and a continuous improvement mindset in your application. Apply by 6 March 2026, tailor your resume to the role, and apply through legitimate channels.

About the Business

• World class safety culture and team environment
• Be part of a growing Tier 1 operation
• Be based at Yancoal Mount Thorley Warkworth

We are Australia’s largest pure-play coal producer generating over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. 

Owned and Operated by Yancoal Australia, Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) is an open cut mine that provides the opportunity to live and work locally. Located 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the beautiful Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, MTW relies on both dragline and load haul systems for their continuous operations. The MTW Mine is the largest open cut operation in the region, employing approximately 1,450 people who reside in the local and surrounding communities.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Reporting to the CHPP Electrical Supervisor, your primary responsibilities will be to perform inspections, carry out installations and maintenance in the Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP). The role will also require you to:

• Conduct routine and breakdown maintenance activities;
• Conduct statutory and preventative maintenance inspections;
• Manage minor installations and improvements.

In this role you will be working a day shift only roster (10hr shifts Monday to Thursday, Tuesday to Friday). For leave coverage there maybe a requirement to work rotating day / night 12 hour roster as needed).

Skills and Experience

The successful candidates will display the Yancoal – ‘Our Way’ behaviours in everyday practice and fosters a ‘One Team’ culture, along with promoting the Yancoal Values of People, Safety, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence.

To be successful in the role you will also display the following skills and attributes:

• Electrical trade qualification;
• Proven CHPP or other heavy industry experience;
• Methodical approach to problem solving;
• Ability to communicate effectively by sharing knowledge with others and helping the team;
• Pro-active approach to problem solving with the ability to work well under pressure;
• Industry relevant qualifications (High Risk licenses);
• Sound computer literacy, preferably with an understanding of SAP;
• PLC and Instrumentation experience (desirable)

Along with strong technical knowledge you will also possess strong work ethic, proven commitment to safety, ability to work in a dynamic team and have a ‘can do’ approach to work challenges. You must have a commitment to continuous improvement whilst meeting environmental standards.

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Discounted private health insurance 
• Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
• Study assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts 
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply today and take the first step toward an exciting new journey with us!

Applications Close Friday 6 March 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contracted. 

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