CHPP Operator Maintainer - Mechanical

New Hope Group; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private health allowance

6 weeks annual leave

Long service leave

Novated lease

Job summary

New Acland Coal, part of the New Hope Group, offers a permanent full-time CHPP Maintainer Operator (Mechanical Fitter) in the Toowoomba region on a 7/7 day/night roster, reporting to the CHPP Supervisor. You will contribute to safe coal production and efficient coal delivery.

You will perform routine and breakdown maintenance on CHPP equipment, troubleshoot faults, and support continuous improvement while adhering to site safety procedures in a heavy industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications in Mechanical Fitting.
• Previous CHPP operations or heavy industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair pumping, sizing, screening and conveyors.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and breakdown maintenance on CHPP mechanical equipment.
• Inspect, operate and monitor CHPPs to ensure performance and product quality.
• Troubleshoot faults and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Adhere to site procedures and safety requirements.

Skills

Mechanical Fitting

CHPP Operations

SCADA Experience

Maintenance Systems

Tools

SCADA

CMMS

Job description

Permanent full-time position – 7/7 Day / Night Rotating Roster

Live and work locally | 45 mins from Toowoomba

Highly competitive remuneration and benefits

About New Acland Coal

The New Acland Coal Mine (NAC), a thin seam open cut mining operation is owned and managed by New Hope Group. NAC is based 35km north-west of Toowoomba and plays a key role in the Darling Downs region as an employer and economic contributor since it began operation in October 2002.

With stage 3 approved in 2022, the operation is set to continue production into the 2030s. When fully ramped-up, Stage 3 operations are expected to deliver about five million tonnes of saleable product per annum.

About The Role

• As NAC continues to progress, we are seeking an experienced and motivated CHPP Maintainer Operator (Mechanical Fitter) to join the CHPP Maintenance Team on a permanent, full-time basis. Working a 7/7, day / night rotating roster and reporting to the CHPP Supervisor, the CHPP Maintainer Operator plays a pivotal role in ensuring safe coal production and effective coal delivery.

What You Will Do

• Conduct routine and breakdown maintenance activities on CHPP mechanical equipment and infrastructure
• Operate, inspect and monitor both CHPP’s to ensure consistent performance and product quality
• Participate in fault finding, troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with site procedures and safety requirements

To Be Considered For This Opportunity You Will Bring

• Trade Qualifications within the Mechanical Fitting fields
• Previous CHPP operations or heavy industrial maintenance experience
• Ability to conduct diagnostic troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of industrial pumping, sizing, screening and conveyor systems
• Experience in the use of SCADA control systems for process control will be highly regarded
• Experience with computer-based maintenance systems (desirable)

To be successful in this role, it is important that you have:

• A strong safety mindset with ability to actively identify and report hazards/incidents
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiasm to positively contribute to site culture and work as a team
• High attention to detail and precision in executing tasks
• Ability to work well as a team and independently
• Ability to undergo and pass a coal board medical
• Ability to work a 7/7 day / night roster including weekends
• The ability to contribute to and work as part of team in a fast-paced environment

What Working At NAC Offers

• Excellent remuneration package including annual bonus scheme
• $5000 contributed annual to your private health (Medibank)
• 6 weeks annual leave per annum (equates to 3 swings)
• Coal Long Service Leave after 8 years’ service in the industry
• Novated Lease / Salary packaging
• Fitness Subsidy & Smart Saver discount program
• Wellness programs including annual flu vaccinations and skin checks
• Working for an organisation who is committed to the prosperity of the local community
• Career development through structured programs and diversified on the job work experiences

Why Work With Us

At NAC we make the health, safety, and well-being of our people our absolute priority and we are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment with the core objective that our people go home at the end of the day unharmed.

NAC offers a unique opportunity to live and work locally in the family friendly and developing Toowoomba Region, whilst enjoying the benefits a career in mining offers.

New Hope Group and NAC are Equal Opportunity Employers and we committed to promoting a workforce that embodies the people, the community, and attributes of the regions in which we operate.

New Hope Group and New Acland Coal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we committed to promoting a workforce that embodies the people, the community, and attributes of the regions in which we operate.