CHPP Operator

CHPP OPERATOR

Location: Blackwater

About the Business

Yarrabee Coal Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yancoal Australia, based in Blackwater Queensland, which is a couple hours west of the Capricorn Coast. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a CHPP Operator to join our award winning team. With an international sales portfolio, Yarrabee is a proud producer of high quality PCI coal. Yarrabee also manages the Boonal Joint Venture Coal Stockpile and Train Loadout Facility, for both Yarrabee and Jellinbah Mine's Coal.

Operating continuously since 1982 Yarrabee has a strong long term future outlook for ongoing coal production. The site employs a workforce of approximately 400 people, which proudly boasts it's integrated close knit culture of people who collectively pull together as a team.

Yarrabee are looking for an experienced and safety conscious CHPP Operator to join the award winning team on site in Blackwater.

About the Role

Reporting to the crew Supervisor the CHPP Operator is a very experienced and qualified operator possessing a consistently high level of safe and productive operational skills of the CHPP and ancillary equipment.  They will have excellent knowledge of coal analysis and the ability to eliminate problems and diagnose faults, to operate the plant efficiently, and assist in with service and repairs within the CHPP.  The role provides sound leadership and coaching to less experienced members of the CHPP Team to achieve a high level of production in a safe and efficient manner.

Roster: 7:7 rotating Day/Night Shift 12 hours 

About You

To be successful in this position you will possess the below attributes;

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Skilled in hazard identification and responsive to safety issues
• Able to facilitate a JSA/Risk Assessment

Skills & Knowledge

• Trade qualified in associated discipline (desirable)
• Applicable Coal Competencies
• Current Standard 11 Mine Induction (Surface)
• Current Queensland Open Driver’s licence
• Sound computer literacy with Microsoft Office programs
• Thorough understanding of individual responsibilities in relation to the Coal Mining Safety & Health Act and associated regulations
• Strong understanding of hazard identification
• Previous experience in the operation and general maintenance of CHPP plant and machinery within a mining environment

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees.

The following benefits are available to eligible wages employees:

• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Salary Sacrifice Options
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Service Recognition
• Paid Parental Leave Provisions
• Local Housing Allowance
• Local Sporting Allowance

If you would like to apply for this role please click the Apply button.

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We reserve the right to close the advertisement before the advertised end date and commence recruitment proceedings immediately.

Applications close: 29 November 2022