CHPP Maintainer / Operator (Mechanical & Electrical Tradespeople)

Kestrel Coal Pty Ltd; Emerald; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation support

Great pay and perks

Health program

Job summary

Kestrel Coal Pty Ltd is seeking skilled Production and Maintenance Fitters to support the CHPP at our Emerald, QLD site. This permanent role offers a 7/7 roster, competitive pay, and housing or allowance options to suit living arrangements.

You’ll perform hands‑on mechanical work, respond to plant issues, and deliver planned and breakdown maintenance on CHPP equipment, ensuring safe, reliable operation.

Qualifications

• A recognised Mechanical trade qualification.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining, repairing and fault‑finding on fixed plant equipment in coal handling or heavy industrial environments.
• For Production Fitter opportunities: respond to changing production priorities and perform safe, practical repairs.
• For Maintenance Fitter opportunities: experience delivering planned maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Strong hazard awareness and practical problem solving.
• A commitment to safety and plant integrity.
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills, able to work in a team.
• CHPP experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on mechanical support to keep CHPP operating safely and efficiently.
• Respond to plant issues and production priorities to minimise downtime.
• Complete inspections, fault‑finding and timely repairs for production targets.
• Perform planned and breakdown maintenance on CHPP fixed plant equipment.
• Collaborate across production, maintenance and site teams for reliable performance.

Skills

Mechanical trade qualification

Hazard awareness

Safety commitment

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

CHPP Maintainer / Operator (Mechanical & Electrical Tradespeople)

We are Kestrel - one of the world’s largest producing underground coking coal mines, delivering around 7 million tonnes of high-quality metallurgical coal annually to global steelmakers.

But what truly sets us apart is our culture. It’s not uncommon to walk down the breezeway and strike up a conversation with our CEO or Executive Leaders. We believe that great ideas come from anyone, and we empower our team members to bring their insights forward - knowing they’ll be heard, valued and that the path from idea to implementation is refreshingly short.

We strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected and supported. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, at Kestrel, you’ll find opportunities to grow, contribute, and have meaningful impact.

With a mine life to 2033 and reserves to 2046, we’re planning for a future that’s safe, sustainable, and full of opportunity - for our industry and our people. We’re proud of where we’ve come from, and even more excited about what’s ahead.

About the role:

Our Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP) team plays an important role in safely processing coal and keeping the fixed plant equipment that supports Kestrel’s operation running reliably. These opportunities span production and maintenance fitter roles, with both contributing to safe production, plant reliability, product quality and continuous improvement.

We’re seeking interest from skilled and experienced Production Fitters and Maintenance Fitters for permanent opportunities within our CHPP team.

Whether your experience is supporting day-to-day production or delivering planned and breakdown maintenance, you’ll join a collaborative team focused on safe, efficient and reliable CHPP performance.

Why you’ll love working here:

• A permanent role on a site with a strong future – long mine life and room to grow.
• 7/7 lifestyle roster - Real work-life balance that gives you time for what matters most.
• Accommodation support - Housing, camp accommodation or an allowance options may be available to support your living arrangements.
• Great pay and perks - Including competitive incentives, housing options, and salary packaging.
• Health-first mindset - With our award-winning Health Program and subsidised private health insurance.
• Supported to grow - We’ll back your development through tailored programs like our award-winning ‘Unleashed’ Leadership Program and study assistance.
• A culture that walks the talk - Respect, agility, commitment and collaborating as one, aren’t just values - they’re how we operate, every day.

Depending on the opportunity, you will support Kestrel by:

• Production Fitters: Providing hands‑on mechanical support to keep coal handling and processing plant operating safely and efficiently, including responding to plant issues and production priorities.
• Production Fitters: Completing inspections, fault‑finding and timely repairs to minimise downtime and support production and product quality targets.
• Maintenance Fitters: Completing planned and breakdown mechanical maintenance on CHPP fixed plant, including conveyors, pumps, screens, crushers and associated components.
• Maintenance Fitters: Diagnosing faults, completing quality repairs, rebuilds and equipment inspections, and testing equipment before it returns to service.
• Working collaboratively across production, maintenance and other site teams to deliver safe, reliable and efficient plant performance.

About you:

• A recognised Mechanical trade qualification.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining, repairing and fault‑finding on fixed plant equipment in a coal handling, mineral processing, mining or heavy industrial environment.
• For Production Fitter opportunities: The ability to respond to changing production priorities and complete safe, practical repairs that minimise plant downtime.
• For Maintenance Fitter opportunities: Experience delivering planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, component change‑outs or plant rebuilds.
• Strong hazard awareness, fault‑finding and practical problem‑solving skills.
• A strong commitment to safety, plant integrity and maintaining a safe working environment for yourself and others.
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Previous CHPP experience will be highly regarded.

A Place Where You Can Be You:

At Kestrel, we’re building a workplace where everyone can thrive. Inclusion is active, and equity is intentional - not a KPI.

We celebrate people from all cultures, communities, and identities, and we’re committed to creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where you can be yourself.

We welcome applications from everyone - including First Nations people, women and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you need adjustments or support through the application process, just let us know - we’re here to help.