Exciting Career Opportunities in Coal Handling Preparation Plant (CHPP)

Make your Mark with Thiess 

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

Thiess is the place to make things happen. 

The Opportunity

Join the Thiess team and contribute to the efficient operation, maintenance, and servicing of the Coal Handling Preparation Plant (CHPP) at our Lake Vermont Mine near Dysart.

We are currently seeking dedicated individuals for various roles, including CHPP Operators, CHPP Maintenance Fitters, CHPP Maintenance Electricians, and CHPP Boilermakers. These roles offer excellent career development opportunities, comprehensive training, and a competitive remuneration package.

Key Responsibilities for All Roles:

• CHPP Electrical Operator/Maintainers: Operate and maintain all areas of the CHPP, ensuring safety and operational efficiency.
• CHPP Maintenance Fitters: Perform servicing, repair, and maintenance of fixed plant equipment, including general maintenance, breakdowns, services, and component changeouts.
• CHPP Maintenance Electricians: Maintain electrical systems within the CHPP, ensuring they adhere to production and maintenance schedules while optimizing efficiency and safety.
• CHPP Boilermakers: Provide technical support, deliver high-quality maintenance solutions, and collaborate with the site team to maximize plant availability and performance.
• Conduct scheduled inspections to ensure optimal equipment utilization.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Work in challenging environments such as confined spaces and at heights.

Qualifications Required for Each Role (Current Standard 11 required for all roles):

• CHPP Electrical Operator/Maintainer:
• Previous or current experience in a CHPP environment.
• Current QLD Electrical Licence.
• Low Voltage Rescue certification.
• CHPP Maintenance Fitters:
• Trade qualification in mechanical fitting or equivalent.
• Proven experience maintaining fixed plant equipment.
• High commitment to safety and maintenance practices.
• CHPP Maintenance Electricians:
• Current QLD Electrical Licence.
• Low Voltage Rescue certification.
• Current EEHA and HV competencies (highly regarded).
• Previous experience in the fixed plant environment.
• CHPP Boilermakers:
• Trade Certificate in Engineering Fabrication or equivalent.
• Experience working at heights, in confined spaces, and in CHPP maintenance is preferred.
• Proven compliance with health and safety standards.

What We Offer:

• Permanent, full-time positions even-time, 7/7 roster with 12.25-hour shifts
• Competitive remuneration with retention and attendance bonuses, plus individual target/coal bonuses.
• Career development and training support.
• Salary sacrifice options available. A variety of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel, and retail products.
• Full camp facilities provided, with bus transportation from Mackay, Yeppoon, and Rockhampton to the Dysart Camp

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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