Chpp Electrical Operator Maintainer- Lake Vermont

CIMIC; Dysart; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full camp facilities provided

Bus transport to camp

Job summary

Thiess is seeking an experienced CHPP Electrical Operator Maintainer to join the Lake Vermont Mine team in QLD. You will operate and maintain the CHPP, prioritising safety and reliability to achieve production outcomes.

Join a strong safety-first culture with a 7/7 roster and on-site camp facilities. Key requirements include CHPP experience, a Queensland Electrical fitter license, and LVR/CPR competence.

Qualifications

• Previous or current experience in a CHPP environment.
• Current Queensland Electrical fitter Mechanic License.
• Current LVR/CPR Competency.
• High Risk EWP Ticket.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all areas of the CHPP, ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.
• Conduct inspections, fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance on CHPP equipment.
• Contribute to plant reliability, continuous improvement initiatives and compliance with site safety standards.

Skills

CHPP experience

Electrical fitter license

LVR/CPR competency

High Risk EWP ticket

Safety and teamwork

Job description

Make your mark with Thiess

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent, reward transparency, champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Electrical Maintainer with a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence? Thiess is seeking a motivated CHPP Electrical Operator Maintainer to join our high-performing team at Lake Vermont Mine near Dysart.

As a key member of the CHPP team, you'll be responsible for safely operating, maintaining and servicing the Coal Handling Preparation Plant while supporting reliable plant performance and production outcomes.

Roster: 7/7 | Location: Lake Vermont Mine, QLD | Employment Type: Permanent

As the Electrical Operator Maintainer, you will:

• Operate and maintain all areas of the CHPP, ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.
• Conduct inspections, fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance on CHPP equipment.
• Contribute to plant reliability, continuous improvement initiatives and compliance with site safety standards.

About you

• Previous or current experience in a CHPP environment.
• Current Queensland Electrical fitter Mechanic License.
• Current LVR/CPR Competency.
• High Risk EWP Ticket.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork and operational excellence.

Desirable but not essential

• High Voltage Switching Competency.
• Electrical Equipment Hazardous Areas Competency.
• Instrumentation Competencies.
• PLC Experience.

What's on offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• Competitive salary package.
• Ongoing training & development opportunities.
• A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance and travel, plus access to exclusive savings at 750+ everyday retailers across Australia.
• Full camp facilities provided.
• Bus transportation from Mackay, Yeppoon and Rockhampton to the Dysart camp.

About Us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders, the legendary Thiess brothers, is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning, supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

Learn more about working at Thiess