CHPP Technician - Electrical

CHPP Electrical Maintainer

About the Business

• Join a team with a great workplace culture
• Full time permanent opportunity based in the Hunter Valley
• Development opportunities in this growing operation

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 one of the largest open pit operations in the area. Located 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the beautiful Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, MTW relies on both draglines and load haul systems as the current and preferred mining method. Our site operates continuously 24 hours a day, seven days a week and has a long and proud history, employing approximately 1350 people from local and surrounding communities, who are our most valuable asset. 

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

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

• Conduct routine and breakdown maintenance activities
• Control room operation of the CHPP (desired but not necessary)
• Inspection and monitoring of coal processing (desired but not necessary)
• ROM and Product stockpile operations (desired but not necessary)
• Train loading (desired but not necessary)

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 and driving 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:

• Dedicated to maintaining safe work practices and environment
• Electrical trade qualification
• Proven CHPP or other heavy industry experience
• Ability and desire to work well within a multi skilled team
• Methodical approach to problem solving
• HV experience
• Sound computer literacy

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

How to apply Yancoal is an equal opportunity employer and encourage those from diverse backgrounds to apply. 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.

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Applications close 5th May 2023