CHPP Operator

Yancoal

Posted on:  4th Feb 2026

CHPP Operator

Blackwater, QLD, 4717

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. 

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

The CHPP Operator is an experienced qualified operator who assists with the daily operations of the CHPP and ancillary equipment in a safe manner.

This includes but not limited to operations of Heavy Mobile Equipment, coal analysis, diagnostic of faults and assisting with maintenance servicing and repairs of plant and equipment.

Skills and Experience

SkillsTrade QualifiedHeavy and light Mobile equipmentSound verbal and written communicationAnalytical and problem solving skillsSkilled in hazard identification and responsive to safety issuesBasic computer literacy – able to use MS Office suite of programsSAP Maintenance Management Software

KnowledgeThorough understanding of individual responsibilities in relation to the Coal Mining Safety & Health Act and associated regulationsSound understanding of hazard identification

ExperiencePrevious experience in the safe operation and general maintenance of CHPP plant and machinery within a mining or heavy industry environment.

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
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • 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!

Be careful of scamsYancoal will never ask you to make any payment or to provide credit card details when applying for any of our positions. If you have any concerns regarding the authenticity of communications received representing Yancoal, please email recruitment@yancoal.com.au with the subject “Fraud Query”, outlining your concern.

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