CHPP SUPERINTENDENT PRODUCTION

Yancoal Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) is seeking an experienced and motivated Superintendent to join the CHPP Production team on a permanent full-time basis.

About the Business

Welcome to Yancoal Australia. For 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. We value the contributions of our employees, contractors and embrace close relationships with our local communities, customers and suppliers.

With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. From engineers to operators, to environmentalists, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, administrators, marketers and beyond – we are proud of our people and everything we achieve together. 

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

Reporting to the CHPP Manager, this role is responsible for providing strong daily leadership and direction to the CHPP Production team and broader MTW operation. The Superintendent will ensure the effective management and delivery of key production activities aligned with the site Plan on a Page. This position plays a critical role in fostering a positive safety culture, driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring the CHPP achieves production, quality and business targets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership, coaching and support to CHPP Production crews and frontline leaders
• Driving a strong safety culture through visible leadership and meaningful field interactions
• Supporting the safe and efficient operation of coal handling facilities, water storage and tailings management systems
• Ensuring production, recovery, quality, availability and cost targets are consistently achieved
• Monitor and manage operational KPI’s, identifying and implementing improvement opportunities
• Coordinating daily, weekly and monthly production activities and forecasts
• Leading and supporting operational and cultural improvement initiatives
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships across Production, Maintenance, Technical Services, Logistics and Safety teams
• Leading incident investigations, risk assessments and compliance activities

Skills and Experience

The successful candidates will display the Yancoal – ‘Our Way’ behaviours in everyday practice and fosters 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:

• Trade qualification in Mechanical or Electrical disciplines, or relevant tertiary qualifications
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a CHPP or heavy industrial processing environment
• Strong working knowledge of coal handling and preparation plant operations
• Proven ability to lead, engage, and develop teams while driving a positive culture and performance outcomes
• Sound understanding of safety, environmental, and operational compliance requirements
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Highly motivated, with the ability to collaborative effectively across multiple departments
• Experience with budgeting, cost management and operational planning will be highly regarded

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
• x10 RDOs per year
• Subsidised 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 Australia 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 sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply today and take the first step toward an exciting new journey with us!

Applications Close: Monday 15 June 2026

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