CHPP Operator
About the Business
• Work as part of a strong and cohesive team
• Midweek rotating roster (Mon-Thurs)
• Based at Camberwell in the Hunter Valley
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.
Located 14km northwest of Singleton, Ashton underground mine has been operational for nearly 20 years. The mine produces semi-soft coking coal for export through the Port of Newcastle, for use in the steel manufacturing industry and thermal coal for power generation. Ashton employs approximately 330 people across our surface and underground operations.
Job Tasks and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Operating large mobile and ancillary equipment supporting the CHPP production tasks as directed
- Working towards achieving the shift plan by being a motivated and enthusiastic team player
- Managing coal stockpile movements and perform train loading operations
- Carrying out maintenance tasks during maintenance periods and breakdowns
- Proactively contributing to the safety of the team by identify risks & hazards and reporting appropriately
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and making suggestions
- Encouraging and modelling good housekeeping & equipment care
Skills and Experience
- Experience operating & current tickets for Komatsu Haul Trucks, Caterpillar Dozers, Caterpillar Wheel Loaders (essential)
- Minimum 2 years' previous experience in a CHPP environment and/or proven experience executing similar maintenance and operational tasks
- Electrical Trade Qualification (essential)
- Detailed knowledge of equipment relevant to the CHPP and systems such as conveyors, pumps, feeders, screens, rotary breakers and training loading systems
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and environmentally responsible practices
- Excellent hazard identification skills with a willingness to improve safety in the workplace
Benefits
Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:
- 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
- Discounted private health insurance
- Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
- 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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