CHPP Operator - Mechanical

Glencore Coal; Ravensworth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership support

Site culture

Remuneration with bonuses

Development

Relocation assistance

Health & welfare benefits

Career opportunities

Lifestyle location

Job summary

Glencore Coal's Mt Owen/Glendell Operations in the Hunter Valley seeks a motivated CHPP Operator with a Mechanical Trade background. You will operate and maintain the CHPP and mobile equipment, rotating through 4/5/5 shifts, and contribute to a culture of safety and performance.

Joining this permanent full-time role offers leadership support, a strong site culture, development opportunities, relocation assistance, and a lifestyle location in the Hunter Valley.

Qualifications

• Experience operating ROM loaders, stockpile dozers and haul trucks in a CHPP setting.
• Commitment to safe work practices and teamwork.
• Reliable with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the CHPP and mobile equipment to meet targets safely.
• Identify and communicate health, safety and environmental risks.
• Follow rotating lifestyle roster (4/5/5) and contribute to a positive culture.
• Support leadership and maintain high safety and performance standards.

Skills

ROM loaders

Stockpile dozers

Haul trucks

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical Trade

Job description

Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life.

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

Mt Owen/Glendell Operations (MGO) is an open cut mining operation which utilises truck and excavator mining methods to produce thermal and semi-soft coking coal, which is predominantly exported for domestic power generation and use in steel production. We are located within the Hunter Coalfields at Hebden in the Upper Hunter Valley of New South Wales.

An opportunity exists for a motivated CHPP Operator at MGO with a Mechanical Trade / Operator background. Reporting to the CHPP Shift Supervisor, you will follow rotating shifts on our Lifestyle Roster (4 / 5 / 5) and contribute to a team renowned for its positive culture, safety standards and performance results.

Your primary focus will be to operate and maintain the Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP) and mobile equipment including stockpile dozers/loaders and ancillary equipment to the standard required to meet target outputs safely and effectively. Within your role you will be required to effectively identify and communicate any identified risks associated with health, safety and environmental impacts.

The requirements for success in this role include:

• Previous experience in operating ROM loaders, stockpile dozers and haul trucks in a CHPP setting (desirable)
• Motivated and positive attitude towards your work and helping contribute to a positive culture
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated reliability
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices with a high regard for your personal safety and the safety of your teammates

You will have a high regard for the value of teamwork and the provision of visible leadership. The above qualities must be exercised with a strong work ethic to ensure MGO’s key values of Safety, Responsibility, Simplicity, Integrity, Openness and Entrepreneurialism are achieved.

Benefits and Perks:

• Leadership Capability/Support: Supported by highly experienced leaders, you will be set up for success.
• Site Culture: Be an integral part of the enthusiastic and energetic culture that exists at the CHPP. Our team culture is unique where our site is renowned for its good culture, diversity, and supportive team approach.
• Remuneration: This position has an attractive remuneration package including performance-based bonuses and attracts 6 weeks annual leave per year.
• Development: A focus on your career progression including developmental training opportunities, mentoring and education assistance.
• Relocation assistance: Domestic relocation assistance is on offer.
• Health and Welfare Benefits: Employee Assistance Program and subsidised gym memberships are available.
• Career: Direct employment with an industry leader on a permanent full-time basis.
• Lifestyle location: Lifestyle location in the beautiful Hunter Valley.

At MGO, our success is based on the principal that it is “Our People Who Make the Difference”.

For further information, please contact:

Glenn Green – CHPP Superintendent – 0409 577 ***

Applications Close:

Sunday, 30th November 2026

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