Make your mark with Thiess
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About the role
Are you ready to step into a key leadership role in a world-class mining operation? Join us at the Lake Vermont Coal Project as a CHPP Operations Supervisor and take the reins of a high-performing team driving daily operations of our Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP). This is your opportunity to lead from the front, make real-time decisions, and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance.
🔧 What you’ll be doing:
- Lead and supervise daily CHPP operations and shutdown activities
- Drive safety, compliance, production targets, and continuous improvement
- Coordinate with mining, maintenance, and engineering teams to keep things running smoothly
- Deliver effective shift handovers, monitor team performance, and manage training needs
- Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and clients – you're the go-to person on site
- Report on plant utilisation, co-disposal, train loading, and stockpile management
What we’re looking for:
- Proven CHPP operations experience – you know the plant like the back of your hand
- Supervisory RII qualifications and ideally a trade or engineering background
- Strong leadership, safety-first mindset, and a knack for communication
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CITECT systems
- A working knowledge of the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999
💼 Why join us?
- Great lifestyle with a 7 on / 7 off roster – real balance, real rewards
- Work with industry leaders who value safety, teamwork, and innovation
- Be part of a project where your decisions make a direct impact
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
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 and their families– 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.
Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.
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