CHPP Operator Maintainer/ Electrical

Yancoal

Posted on:  21st Jan 2026

CHPP Operator Maintainer/Electrical

Chinchilla QLD 4413

Roster: 7/7 Day/Night 12.25 shifts 

About the Business

For over 20 years, Yancoal Australia has proudly contributed to Australia’s growth and prosperity. We value the expertise and dedication of our employees and contractors, and we continue to build strong relationships with our local communities, customers, and suppliers.

With more than 4,500 people across our operations, our workforce includes specialists from a wide range of disciplines – engineers, operators, environmental professionals, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, administrators, marketers and many more. We are proud of our people and the achievements we create together.

At Yancoal:

  • Our people shape our direction and inspire innovation.
  • Safety is our highest priority – every day begins and ends with it.
  • We value community and encourage our teams to be actively involved.

As Australia’s largest pure‑play coal producer, we have generated more than $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment and operate, own or participate in coal mines across New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia.

Cameby Downs is a small open‑cut thermal coal mine located in the Surat Basin of southern Queensland, between Chinchilla and Miles. Managed by Yancoal, the site employs around 230 people who are committed to a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration. We are seeking  a motivated individual to join our dynamic team, where innovation and excellence work hand in hand.

We are currently recruiting for a CHPP Operator Maintainer/Electrical. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled operator‑maintainer to join a supportive team, contribute to safe and efficient coal processing.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

The CHPP Operator Maintainer will report to the CHPP Supervisor as part of the CHPP team with duties including: 

  • Participation and adherence to the site SHMS - PRIDES/Hazard reporting and risk assessments
  • Operating and monitoring the Coal Handling Prep Plant (CHPP)
    • Maintaining accurate daily production reports
    • Daily CHPP Inspections
    • Identifying improvements opportunities
  • Maintaining the CHPP on breakdown and planned work - this includes electrical and mechanical duties as required
  • Train Load Out Operations 
    • Loading trains and monitoring Citect system
    • Dailty TLO inspections
  • Operating mobile equipment for ROM/Bypass and Training Loading Operations
    • This includes Wheel Loader,Stockpile Dozer,Anciliary equipment
    • Conduct equipment pre-starts

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will display the Yancoal - 'Our Way' Behaviours in everyday practice and fosters a 'One Team' culture. Along with promoting and driving Yancoal Values of People, Safety, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

  • Experience maintaining industrial fixed plant is essential
  • Experience working safely in an industrial environment
  • Skilled in hazard identification and responsive to safety issues
  • Well developed verbal and written communication skills
  • Fault finding and diagnosis
  • Good computer literacy
  • Flexibility to change as priorities change
  • Good team work in a small team environment

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Relevant electrical trade qualification
  • Current unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence
  • Standard 11 induction - advantageous
  • RIIs for operating loaders and dozers - advantageous

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

  • 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
  • Discounted private health insurance 
  • Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
  • Study assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to financial education and banking discounts 
  • Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
  • Service recognition rewards
  • Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

Yancoal Australia is a Work180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to ensuring all employees can thrive in an inclusive workplace.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply today and take the first step toward an exciting new journey with us!

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