CHPP Operator

CHPP Operator

About the Business

Yancoal Australia is Australia’s largest pure play coal producer. It boasts three tier one thermal coal mines in New South Wales together with interests in three other metallurgical and thermal coal mines located in New South Wales and Queensland.  Yancoal Australia also manages five other Australian coal mines on behalf of related parties. Yancoal currently employs over 4,000 people across its operations. At Yancoal our people are our most valuable asset and we invest in developing our management and leadership talent throughout our operations. Our Ashton Coal Operations include an underground mine and coal handling and preparation plant, located in Camberwell.  The site operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Operating large mobile and ancillary equipment supporting the CHPP production tasks as directed
• Working towards achieving the shift plan by being a motivated and enthusiastic team player
• Managing coal stockpile movements and perform train loading operations
• Carrying out maintenance tasks during maintenance periods and breakdowns
• Proactively contributing to the safety of the team by identify risks & hazards and reporting appropriately
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and making suggestions 
• Encouraging and modelling good housekeeping & equipment care

Skills and Experience

• Experience and qualifications operating Komatsu Haul Trucks, Caterpillar Dozers, Caterpillar Wheel Loaders and other various mobile equipment
• Minimum 2 years' previous experience in a CHPP or with proven experience executing similar maintenance and operational tasks
• Mechanical or Boilermaker Trade Qualification (essential)
• Detailed knowledge of equipment relevant to the CHPP and systems such as conveyors, pumps, feeders, screens, rotary breakers and training loading systems
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and environmentally responsible practices
• Excellent hazard identification skills with a willingness to improve safety in the workplace

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration packages for our roles.

• A vast range of retail discounts including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants. 
• Subsidised corporate health insurance for you and your family.
• Financial assistance and study leave for relevant qualifications.
• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no waiting period.
• Multiple types of flexible work arrangements
• Salary Continuance and Life Insurance Cover
• Salary sacrifices options, Service recognition rewards, Employee Assistance Programs

Yancoal 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 is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role apply today to start an exciting new journey with us.

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