CHPP Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

Glencore Australia; Liddell; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Career development

Long service leave

Health benefits

Relocation assistance

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

Ravensworth Operations, part of Glencore Australia, seeks a CHPP Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor in NSW Hunter Valley. You will lead maintenance teams, ensure safety and performance, and drive initiatives to improve asset health across raw coal, infrastructure and wash plant areas.

Reporting to the CHPP Maintenance Superintendent, you will develop standards, engage stakeholders, and deliver maintenance that aligns with Ravensworth’s values and KPIs.

Qualifications

• At least two years of supervisory experience in fixed plant mining.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Proven leadership and effective communication with teams.
• Ability to meet targets safely and efficiently.
• Commitment to safety, risk management and continuous improvement.
• Mechanical trade qualification is essential; engineering degree/diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure preventative and corrective maintenance is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Provide visible leadership to the CHPP maintenance workforce.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen engagement and alignment with Ravensworth values.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the development, implementation and compliance of CHPP maintenance standards and procedures.
• Develop and implement initiatives to maintain and improve asset health.
• Deliver maintenance activities to support CHPP KPIs.
• Work across various maintenance areas including raw coal, infrastructure and wash plant.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Safety focus

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Engineering degree or diploma (advantage)

Job description

Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Ravensworth Operations comprises of Ravensworth Open Cut and the Coal Handling Preparation Plant that provides high quality coal for the export market. The operation has approval to mine over 14Mtpa, with a long life of mine. The CHPP is a modern dense medium plant consisting of three modules with multiple conveyors, sizers, screens, water management infrastructure, stockpiles and train loading facility, with a capacity to process 3050TPH. Ideally located in NSW Hunter Valley near Singleton, willing applicants have the opportunity to live, work and play in a region that is synonymous with revitalisation and growth, is community minded and offers a mix of affordable living, quality education and outstanding sports and recreation facilities.

We are a dynamic mine committed to delivering safety and performance. Our success is underpinned by our values of openness, simplicity, integrity, safety, responsibility and entrepreneurialism, that are embedded at every level of our operation. We promote a culture of growth and development and reward dedicated people who are ambassadors of our values and have the drive to be leaders in their field.

Come join our team and enjoy the rewards of a fulfilling career with an operation renowned for being Reliable : Adaptive : Valued.

The Role

An exciting opportunity is available at Ravensworth for a CHPP Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to join our team. Reporting to the CHPP Maintenance Superintendent, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring preventative and corrective maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Providing visible leadership, guidance and support to the CHPP maintenance workforce.
• Leading initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, collaboration and alignment with Ravensworth’s values.
• Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting the development, implementation and compliance of standards, procedures and processes relating to CHPP maintenance.
• Developing and implementing initiatives to maintain and improve asset health.
• Delivering maintenance activities efficiently and effectively to support the achievement of CHPP key performance indicators (KPIs).
• This is a diverse role that provides the flexibility to work across various maintenance areas, including raw coal, infrastructure and the wash plant. It offers excellent opportunities for professional development and career growth.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of two years’ supervisory experience in a fixed plant mining environment.
• Strong organisational skills, including the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, with the ability to set clear expectations and communicate effectively with teams.
• The ability to deliver agreed targets and schedules while ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• A strong commitment to safety, risk management, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• A self-motivated and collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a professional team.
• A relevant mechanical trade qualification (essential). An engineering degree or diploma will be highly regarded.

The successful candidate will be proactive in identifying opportunities to drive continuous improvement and enhance business performance, while demonstrating behaviours aligned with Ravensworth’s values. You will show a strong commitment to the health and safety of others by actively following safety systems and ensuring compliance with company HSEC policies, procedures and legislative requirements.

What We Offer

• An attractive remuneration package including short-term performance-based bonuses.
• A focus on your career progression including Training and development, tailored personal development plans, career pathways and tertiary educational assistance.
• Access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave
• Access to a Glencore’s “Fit For Life” Scheme offering health and fitness benefits as well as discounts to over 400 retailers
• Gym Membership reimbursements/RavActive Initiative (reimbursement for health and fitness related activities)
• Access to health programs including EAP
• Relocation assistance (subject to eligibility)
• Salary sacrifice options
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave per year

For further information please contact

Blake Tanner, CHPP Maintenance Superintendent, 0499 376 141

Applications close

Sunday 29th November 2026

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