CHPP Maintenance Planner
Location: Singleton, NSW, 2330
About the Business
- Opportunity to join the CHPP team
- Be part of a growing Tier 1 operation, great culture and team environment
- Be based at Yancoal Mount Thorley Warkworth
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 and Operated by Yancoal Australia, Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) is an open cut mine that provides the opportunity to live and work locally. Located 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the beautiful Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, MTW relies on both dragline and load haul systems for their continuous operations. The MTW Mine is the largest open cut operation in the region, employing approximately 1,450 people who reside in the local and surrounding communities.
Job Tasks and Responsibilities
Yancoal MTW is seeking an experienced, motivated and results driven Maintenance Planner to join the CHPP team on a permanent full-time basis. Reporting directly to the CHPP Maintenance Delivery Superintendent, you will be responsible for preparation and planning of maintenance activities for Coal Handing Preparation Plant. The role will require you to:
- Develop and maintain short and long term maintenance forecasts;
- Maintain effective use of preventative maintenance strategies;
- Plan labour, materials, external services and equipment for maintenance tasks;
- Liaise effectively with key contractors to ensure the work is scheduled correctly to allow safely and effective execution of tasks;
- Liaise effectively with the planning and execution teams to ensure the plan is delivered in a timely manner;
- Control costs through effective planning/scheduling of available resources;
- Drive performance through chairing weekly meetings;
- Provide supervision support during maintenance shutdowns and breakdowns;
- Identify and implement improvement initiatives.
Skills and Experience
The successful candidates will display the Yancoal – ‘Our Way’ behaviours in everyday practice and foster a ‘One Team’ culture, along with promoting the Yancoal values of People, Safety, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. To be successful in the role you will also display the following skills and attributes:
- Relevant trade / diploma qualifications with a mechanical or electrical focus;
- Demonstrated high level planning/scheduling experience in a similar role within a Coal Handing Preparation Plant / open cut coal mine or heavy industry environment;
- Drive and focus on continuous improvement;
- High level of attention to detail;
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to work autonomously and prioritise in a fast-paced environment;
- Ability to build rapport and maintain relationships across a variety of stakeholders;
- Strong computer literacy coupled with experience in the use of SAP and MS Excel.
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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Applications Close: Friday 12 December 2025