CHPP Operator

Peabody; Warkworth; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Novated vehicle leasing

Health and lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Peabody is seeking an experienced CHPP Operator/Maintainer to join the Wambo CHPP team. You will operate and maintain the coal handling plant, ensuring production targets and quality specifications are met, with a strong focus on safety.

The role combines operational and maintenance duties on a 4-panel rotating roster (12-hour day/night shifts). You will work with conveyors, pumps, crushers and related equipment, driving continuous improvement across the plant.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a CHPP, coal mining or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding capability.
• Experience working with conveyors, pumps, crushers, screens and associated plant equipment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Current Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate all areas of the CHPP in line with production schedules.
• Monitor plant performance and optimise production and product quality.
• Operate control room systems and respond appropriately to operational alarms.
• Conduct routine inspections and identify equipment faults or process issues.
• Perform first-response troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Complete preventative maintenance inspections and associated work orders.
• Operate train loading facilities in line with train schedules and stockpile blend requirements
• Operate stockpile dozers to manage, maintain and reclaim product coal stockpiles.
• Support planned shutdowns and maintenance activities.
• Identify, report and act on hazards and safety concerns.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and compliance with site procedures.
• Work collaboratively with operations and maintenance teams to optimise plant performance.
• Participate in activities including confined space entry, working at heights and dogging tasks as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Fault-finding

Communication

Teamwork

Driver's Licence

Tools

Conveyors

Pumps

Crushers

Screens

Job description

We are seeking an experienced CHPP Operator / Maintainer to join our Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP) team at Wambo. Reporting to the CHPP Production Supervisor, this hands-on, trade-based position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the CHPP, ensuring production targets, coal quality specifications and operational performance objectives are achieved.

Work a 4 Panel Rotating Roster (12-hour day and night shifts) offering a 2-3-3-2 pattern and excellent work-life balance.

This role combines both operational and maintenance responsibilities, requiring strong troubleshooting skills, mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Your key responsibilities:

• Safely operate all areas of the CHPP in line with production schedules.
• Monitor plant performance and optimise production and product quality.
• Operate control room systems and respond appropriately to operational alarms.
• Conduct routine inspections and identify equipment faults or process issues.
• Perform first-response troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Complete preventative maintenance inspections and associated work orders.
• Operate train loading facilities in line with train schedules and stockpile blend requirements
• Operate stockpile dozers to manage, maintain and reclaim product coal stockpiles.
• Support planned shutdowns and maintenance activities.
• Identify, report and act on hazards and safety concerns.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and compliance with site procedures.
• Work collaboratively with operations and maintenance teams to optimise plant performance.
• Participate in activities including confined space entry, working at heights and dogging tasks as required.

About you:

• Current Driver's Licence.
• Previous experience within a CHPP, coal mining or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding capability.
• Experience working with conveyors, pumps, crushers, screens and associated plant equipment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Highly regarded (but not essential)

• Relevant mining competencies and industry tickets.
• Experience with train loading operations and stockpile management.

The lifestyle:

This position is offered on lifestyle friendly 4 Panel Rotating Roster (12-hour day and night shifts) offering a 2-3-3-2 pattern and excellent work-life balance.

Peabody Energy also offers the following:

• Potential relocation benefits for eligible vacancies
• Employee assistance program available for yourself and immediate family
• Novated vehicle leasing available
• Health and lifestyle benefits (WHEREFIT)
• Employee recognition program

About Peabody:

Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. We employ approximately 5,500 people across our operations in the United States and Australia, serving customers in 26 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future.

Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at: Peabody Jobs (peabodyenergy.com).