CHPP Electrical Operator/Maintainers

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⚡ Keep the Power Flowing — Join Thiess as a CHPP Electrical Operator/Maintainer!

Lake Vermont Mine | 7/7 Even-Time Roster | Big Opportunities

Ready to put your electrical skills to work where it matters most? Thiess is hiring CHPP Electrical Operator/Maintainers to keep our Coal Handling Preparation Plant (CHPP) at Lake Vermont Mine near Dysart running safely, smoothly, and efficiently.

This is your chance to join a world-class team in a full-time, permanent role with excellent pay, top-notch facilities, and long-term career prospects.

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing:

As a CHPP Electrical Operator/Maintainer, you’ll be hands-on with the electrical systems that drive our plant, while also playing a key role in operations. Your day-to-day includes:

• Operating and maintaining all areas of the CHPP
• Responding to electrical breakdowns and performing preventative maintenance
• Ensuring electrical systems meet safety and efficiency standards
• Conducting inspections and contributing to continuous improvement
• Working in challenging environments (heights, confined spaces) safely and effectively

🎓 What You’ll Bring:

• ✅ Current QLD Electrical Licence
• ✅ Low Voltage Rescue certification
• ✅ Standard 11 (mandatory)
• ✅ Experience in CHPP or similar fixed plant operations
• ✅ A strong focus on safety, teamwork, and reliability

💥 What You’ll Get:

• Even-time 7/7 roster | 12.25-hour shifts
• Competitive pay + retention, attendance & coal bonuses
• Permanent full-time role with training and career development
• Camp accommodation + bus transport from Mackay, Yeppoon & Rockhampton
• Salary sacrifice options + corporate discounts (Medibank, travel, retail & more)

About us  

• Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. 
• The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change. 
• At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition and developing services to enable sustainable mining. 
• We’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining. 
• We’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers. 
• We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered. 
• Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark
• Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com
• How to apply 
• This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess. 
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• The Strong & Sustainable Resource Communities Act 2017 principles apply to this position. 
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