CHPP Operations Lead – Mine Processing & Maintenance

Middlemount coal; Middlemount; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Day Fortnight

Residential or DIDO opportunity

Competitive remuneration

Professional development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Middlemount Coal Mine in Queensland seeks a CHPP Manager to lead the CHPP team, delivering safe, reliable processing in an open-cut mining environment. You will provide strategic direction, technical leadership and coordinate resources to meet production targets while maintaining safety, compliance and environmental performance.

You will work with maintenance and operations teams to optimise plant performance, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement across CHPP operations.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Current driver’s licence and ability to work in a mining environment.
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance roles within fixed plant environments.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development experience.
• Ability to think strategically and analytically to support operational decisions.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget management, cost control, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• High level of safety awareness and commitment to zero harm.
• Ability to identify and manage CHPP related risks, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Project management of small projects and/or shutdowns.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CHPP production and maintenance activities for fixed plant, mobile and ancillary fleet.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with site standards and regulations.
• Drive preventative maintenance schedules and work management processes.
• Collaborate with planning and operations to optimise maintenance delivery and plant performance.
• Execute capital projects and equipment replacement strategies.
• Manage team performance, training, and development.
• Ensure asset management strategies extend equipment life and reduce downtime.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Budget management

Safety culture

Team development

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Middlemount Coal Mine in Queensland seeks a CHPP Manager to lead the CHPP team, delivering safe, reliable processing in an open-cut mining environment. You will provide strategic direction, technical leadership and coordinate resources to meet production targets while maintaining safety, compliance and environmental performance.

You will work with maintenance and operations teams to optimise plant performance, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement across CHPP operations.