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CHPP Maintenance Superintendent

About the Business

•   Work with a highly motivated CHPP Workforce
•   Competitive benefits
•   Based in Blackwater QLD

We are Australia’s largest pure-play coal producer generating over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. Owned by Yancoal, Yarrabee is a proud producer of high-quality PCI coal since 1982. We employ approximately 400 people, who are our most valuable asset. 

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

The CHPP Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for the maintenance of all CHPP fixed plant and site electrical equipment at Yarrabee

 You will be responsible for supporting the operation in maximising the performance of the CHPP through efficient effective maintenance and robust reliability improvements.

  • Lead Maintenance Operations for CHPP fixed plant and site electrical assets, ensuring reliability and compliance.

  • Manage Safety Systems by identifying hazards, leading investigations, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

  • Develop and Execute Maintenance Plans, including scheduling, defect management, and performance reporting.

  • Oversee Budgets and Procurement, including approvals, cost control, and supplier contract management.

  • Lead and Develop Team, including setting goals, coaching, succession planning, and managing performance.

  • Coordinate Across Departments and Suppliers to support efficient operations and continuous improvement.


 

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Qualifications & Certifications:

  • Engineering Qualification or relevant trade qualification considered

  • Relevant Coal Mining Competencies (incl. S1, S2, S3, G2)

  • Current Open Driver’s License & Generic Surface Induction (S11)

 

Experience:

  • Strong background in electrical/mechanical maintenance in coal or metals processing plants
  • Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams
  • Experience delivering reliability improvement
  • Skilled in fault finding on fixed and mobile plant
  • Competent using SAP (including Master Data) and embedding work management processes
  • Project management experience

 

Skills:

  • Strong communication, leadership, and team-building skills
  • Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding abilities
  • Safety-focused with hazard identification expertise
  • Commercially aware with budgeting and planning capability
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Effective in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
  • Able to lead, influence, and prioritize workloads for successful outcomes

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

  • Salary continuance and life insurance
  • 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
  • Subsidised private health insurance 
  • Study assistance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to financial education and banking discounts 
  • Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
  • Service recognition rewards
  • Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

 

Yancoal values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role apply today to start an exciting new journey with us.


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Recruitment Agencies

Yarrabee is managing this recruitment process internally and will not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Any candidate submissions without prior agreement will not be considered.

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