CHPP Operator | Daunia near Moranbah | FIFO/DIDO

About the Role

Whitehaven Coal is hiring a CHPP Operator for its Daunia metallurgical coal mine, south-east of Moranbah in Queensland's Bowen Basin. The role is FIFO from Brisbane or Cairns, with DIDO and residential options also available, on a rotating day and night roster. You will run and maintain the Coal Handling and Preparation Plant and help the site hit its safety and production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out CHPP production work, inspections, machine operation, troubleshooting and cleaning
• Do routine inspections and preventive maintenance on plant equipment
• Find and fix breakdowns to keep downtime low
• Follow site safety and mechanical standards, including safe CHPP isolations
• Keep maintenance records and monitor plant performance

About You

• Certificate III in Engineering, Mechanical Trade, with welding experience an advantage
• Production and maintenance experience in a large process plant
• Experience with complex plant isolations
• Good knowledge of mining equipment and CHPP maintenance practice
• Dozer, loader, forklift, EWP, Franna or skid steer tickets desirable

What's on Offer

• FIFO from Brisbane or Cairns, with DIDO and residential options
• Full camp accommodation and site transport
• Competitive salary with salary sacrifice and novated leasing
• 26 weeks paid parental leave and a $4,000 referral bonus
• Coaching, mentoring and employee discounts

About Whitehaven Coal

Whitehaven Coal is an Australian coal producer with mines in New South Wales and Queensland. Daunia uses autonomous haulage and has produced metallurgical coal for export since 2013.

Apply directly on Whitehaven Coal's careers site using the apply link on this listing.