CHPP Operator Maintainer - Mechanical

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Yancoal Australia is hiring a CHPP Operator Maintainer: Mechanical at Cameby Downs, Chinchilla QLD, on a 7:7 rotating day/night roster with 12.25 hour shifts. The role combines CHPP operations and maintenance, production reporting, inspections and breakdown work, and Train Load Out support. Success hinges on proven fixed‑plant maintenance experience, a safety first mindset, strong hazard identification, and clear communication within a team. When applying, tailor your resume to show SHMS adherence, TLO inspections, equipment pre-starts, relevant mechanical trade qualifications, a licence, and RIIs if held, and demonstrate alignment with Yancoal values and Our Way. Apply through Yancoal channels, beware scams, and note benefits like parental leave and study assistance.

CHPP Operator Maintainer - Mechanical

Chinchilla QLD 4413

7:7 Rotating Day/Night Roster

12.25hr Shifts

About the Business

Welcome to Yancoal Australia. For 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. We value the contributions of our employees, contractors and embrace close relationships with our local communities, customers and suppliers.

With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. From engineers to operators, to environmentalists, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, administrators, marketers and beyond – we are proud of our people and everything we achieve together. 

• Our people guide our direction, drive ideas and inspire each of us
• Safety is our top priority - our days start and finish with it
• Community focused with opportunity to get involved

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. 

Cameby Downs is a small open-cut thermal coal mine in the Surat Basin of southern Queensland, Managed by Yancoal and positioned between Chinchilla and Miles. The site employs around 230 personnel who are committed to fostering a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration. We invite you to become part of our vibrant team, where innovation aligns with excellence. This is your opportunity to join a team that embraces diverse talent, working together in a safe environment and delivering strategic outcomes.

We are currently recruiting for a CHPP Operator Maintainer - Mechanical. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled operator‑maintainer to join a supportive team, contribute to safe and efficient coal processing.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

The CHPP Operator/Maintainer will report to the CHPP Crew Leading Hand as part of the CHPP team with duties including: 

• Participation and adherence to the site SHMS - PRIDES/Hazard reporting and risk assessments 
• Operating and monitoring the Coal Handling Preparation Plant (CHPP)
  • Maintaining accurate daily production reports
  • Daily CHPP inspections
  • Identifying improvement opportunities 
• Maintaining the CHPP on breakdown and planned work - this includes mechanical duties as required
• Train Load Out Operations
  • ​​​​​​​Loading trains and monitoring Citect System
  • Daily TLO inspections
• Operating mobile equipment for ROM/Bypass and Train Loading Operations
  • ​​​​​​​This includes Wheel Loader, Stockpile Dozer, Ancillary equipment
  • Conduct equipment pre-starts

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will display the Yancoal - 'Our Way' Behaviours in everyday practice and fosters a 'One Team' culture.  Along with promoting and driving Yancoal Values of People, Safety, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• Experience maintaining industrial fixed plant is essential
• Experience working safely in an industrial environment
• Skilled in hazard identification and responsive to safety issues
• Well developed verbal and written communication skills
• Fixed plant maintenance
• Good computer literacy
• Flexibility to change as priorities change
• Good team work in a small team environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant mechanical fitting trade
• Current unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence
• Standard 11 induction - advantageous
• RIIs for operating loaders and dozers - advantageous

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+.

Yancoal Australia is a Work180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to ensuring all employees can thrive in an inclusive workplace.

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!

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