CHPP Mineworker

Glencore; Collinsville; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7/7 roster

Health and wellbeing reimbursement

Onsite EAP services

Career progression & training

Job summary

Glencore's Collinsville Open Cut in Queensland is seeking a Trade Operator to safely and efficiently run CHPP fixed plant assets and support production targets.

You will conduct inspections, respond to plant breakdowns, operate loaders and related equipment, maintain stockpiles, and participate in safety, housekeeping and improvement initiatives, with a 7/7 roster and development plans.

Qualifications

• Colleague safety awareness and adherence to procedures.
• Ability to identify abnormal plant conditions and respond.
• Strong communication within a team and with supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular CHPP plant inspections to monitor operating conditions and maximise efficiency.
• Respond to and assist with plant breakdowns to support the timely restoration of operations.
• Safely and efficiently operate mobile equipment, including loaders and ancillary equipment.
• Operate train load-out systems in accordance with site procedures.
• Manage and maintain product stockpiles to meet production requirements.
• Maintain a consistently high standard of housekeeping across the CHPP.
• Participate in operational improvement initiatives to enhance plant performance.
• Provide accurate operational feedback and information to support CHPP planning and performance.
• Support the CHPP team to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective production outcomes aligned with site target.

Skills

CHPP operations

Safety culture

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life.

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

Collinsville Open Cut is located approximately 160 km from Airlie Beach in Queensland, a town known as the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. Producing both metallurgical and thermal coal for the export market, the surface mine has a long operational life and is transitioning from a dragline strip operation to a truck and shovel terrace operation.

Reporting to the CHPP Supervisor and Superintendent, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of CHPP fixed plant assets. You will work collaboratively within a dynamic operations team, utilising available resources to optimise plant performance, equipment availability, and production outcomes. This role is well suited to a tradesperson with strong operational discipline, a high regard for safety, and a proactive approach to plant optimisation and housekeeping.

Core accountabilities include:

• Conduct regular CHPP plant inspections to monitor operating conditions and maximise efficiency
• Respond to and assist with plant breakdowns to support the timely restoration of operations
• Safely and efficiently operate mobile equipment, including loaders and ancillary equipment
• Operate train load-out systems in accordance with site procedures
• Manage and maintain product stockpiles to meet production requirements
• Maintain a consistently high standard of housekeeping across the CHPP
• Participate in operational improvement initiatives to enhance plant performance
• Provide accurate operational feedback and information to support CHPP planning and performance
• Support the CHPP team to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective production outcomes aligned with site target

About you:

• Trade qualification with experience in a CHPP fixed plant operations environment (Highly desirable)
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence
• Ability to identify abnormal plant conditions and respond effectively
• Clear communication skills and a disciplined approach to procedures
• Proactive, team-focused attitude

What we offer:

• 7/7 roster
• Health and wellbeing reimbursement
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Strong focus on career progression, including formal training and personal development plans

For Further Information

Please contact Murray Kimmorley on 0408 918 ***

Applications close: 30 August 2026

All internal applicants must discuss their interest in this position with their Manager prior to submitting an application.

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