About the role 

Our Lake Vermont project located 19kms north of Dysart is offering a permanent position within their Coal Handling Production Plant as a Process Engineer.

As our next CHPP Process Engineer you will optimise coal circuits to meet plant simulated recoveries and meet production forecasts and requirements including quality specifications. Working with the CHPP operations team and reporting to the CHPP Process Superintendent, you will troubleshoot and report on yield discrepancies against predicted yields.

Additionally, you will:

• Supervise and guide onsite sampling and the site-based laboratory staff
• Complete weekly, monthly, and annual reporting
• Draft and implement co-disposal weekly deposition plans and supervise their execution
• Coordinate and manage the execution and reporting for the annual performance audits
• Pursue and implement technological advances in the field of coal preparation
• Liaise with other departments to realise the goals of maximising throughput and yield to produce product at the right quality
• Direct the day-to-day management of product stockpiles in accordance with the long-term plan set to meet shipping parcels

About you 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree in Process / Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy / Minerals Processing
• Minimum 2-3 years experience to minerals/chemicals processing environment
• Experience within an open cut coal mine is preferred but not essential
• Exposure to a supervision type role and knowledge of the Queensland Coal Mining Safety and Health Act and Regulations would be advantageous
• Current Driver’s Licence

What Thiess can do for you 

• 8/6 roster on offer to provide a balanced lifestyle
• Full camp facilities or local housing allowance provided
• Travel allowance for DIDO employees or flights provided from Brisbane for FIFO employees
• Thiess’ commitment to ongoing training & development
• Health & wellbeing rewards program through AIA Vitality
• Salary sacrifice options – Novated leasing and superannuation  
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.

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.    

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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