Make your mark with Thiess

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The Opportunity

Are you an experienced CHPP Operator Maintainer/Fitter with a strong commitment to safety and plant reliability? Thiess is seeking a motivated CHPP Operator Maintainer/Fitter to join our high-performing team at Lake Vermont Mine near Dysart.

As a key member of the Lake Vermont CHPP Operations team, you'll be responsible for safely operating, maintaining and servicing the Coal Handling Preparation Plant (CHPP), ensuring reliable plant performance and supporting efficient coal processing operations. 

Roster: 7/7 DS/NS | Location: Lake Vermont Mine, QLD | Employment Type: Full Time

As the CHPP Operator Maintainer/ Fitter , you will:

• Perform servicing, repair and maintenance of fixed plant equipment to maximise plant reliability and availability.
• Complete routine maintenance, breakdown repairs and component changeouts in accordance with site safety and maintenance standards.
• Operate and maintain plant equipment while working collaboratively with operations and maintenance teams to support production outcomes.

About you

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Fitting and Turning, or equivalent.
• Proven experience servicing, repairing and maintaining fixed plant equipment within a CHPP or heavy industrial environment.
• Demonstrated capability in breakdown maintenance, planned maintenance, component changeouts and fault finding.
• Strong commitment to safety, risk management and best-practice maintenance standards.
• Ability to work effectively within a team to achieve production and maintenance objectives.

What's on offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• Competitive salary package.
• Ongoing training & development opportunities.
• A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance and travel, plus access to exclusive savings at 750+ everyday retailers across Australia.

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 has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, 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 recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: 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 about working at Thiess.

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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