CHPP Technician Mechanical
About the Business
- Work in the Beautiful Hunter Valley, permanent role, long-term stability
- Work in a positive safety culture with a focus on continual learning
- 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 one of the largest open pit operations in the area. Located 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the beautiful Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, MTW relies on both draglines and load haul systems as the current and preferred mining method. Our site operates continuously 24 hours a day, seven days a week and has a long and proud history, employing approximately 1350 people from local and surrounding communities, who are our most valuable asset.
Job Tasks and Responsibilities
MTW’s CHPP is currently seeking a Production Technician (Mechanical) to join the team on a fulltime basis. Working a 12 Hour Day/ Night rotating roster and reporting to the CHPP Production Supervisor, your primary responsibilities will be to operate all areas of the Coal Preparation plant in line with production schedules.
The role will require you to:
- Operate and monitor the preparation plant to optimise production and quality at all times;
- Provide a timely response to operational and maintenance issues to ensure targets are met;
- Inspect and monitor coal processing;
- Complete allocated preventative maintenance tasks and inspections as assigned;
- Maintain cleanliness of all areas of the CHPP;
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives including production and safety improvements.
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 and driving 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:
- Mechanical Trade qualification;
- Sound knowledge of operating systems specific to the CHPP;
- Ability to communicate effectively by sharing knowledge with others and helping the team;
- Pro-active approach to problem solving with the ability to work well under pressure;
- Industry relevant qualifications (High Risk licenses);
- Sound computer literacy, preferably with an understanding of SAP systems.
- Trainer & Assessor qualification 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:
- 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
- Discounted 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.
Applications Close: Wednesday 8 January 2025
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