Title:  CHPP Mechanical Supervisor

We are currently seeking an experienced CHPP Mechanical Supervisor to join our Wilpinjong mine site on a Monday to Friday roster.

Our Wilpinjong mine is a low strip ratio open-cut mine located 58 kilometres northeast of the historic and country charm of the town of Mudgee, producing a high quality thermal coal for export with long term contracts for the domestic market. Wilpinjong is a multi-seam operation utilising truck / excavator and dozer push methods and currently producing 12 - 14mtpa of coal.

Reporting to the Fixed Plant Maintenance Superintendent, you will safely and efficiently lead the CHPP Maintenance crews to meet plant targets in line with production schedules. 

About the role:

Responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring that employees are adequately instructed and complying with all safety procedures and systems, HR policies and procedures, relevant statutory legislation
• Regularly inspecting workplace for safe work practices and environment and actively promoting mine safety among the workforce
• Manage the crew for the delivery of plant maintenance
• Manage breakdowns and planned maintenance  
• Ensure that CHPP safety and production targets are met
• Work collaboratively with other departments to achieve cost reductions and efficiency gains
• Maintain cleanliness of all areas of the CHPP
• Identifying workplace issues and resolving them in a timely manner.
• Promoting a team culture of continuous improvement and innovation, including cost saving initiatives

About you:

Critical to your success will be:

• Strong commitment to safety
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the maintenance of a coal (or similar) minerals processing plant
• Relevant competencies and Tertiary Qualifications
• Strong knowledge of maintenance practices and an understanding of key drivers of a CHPP
• Uncompromising commitment to safety

The lifestyle
This position is offered on Monday to Friday roster, which really lets you take advantage from a residential lifestyle in nearby Mudgee district.

Nestled between rolling hills, Mudgee blends the old with the new, the rural with the cosmopolitan, and the laid-back with the adventurous. Catering to a range of interests for all ages, we have numerous sporting clubs with proud histories (including league, union, rugby, cricket, netball, basketball, horse racing & golf to name a few), art precincts, we're hemmed in by national parks, have a selection of public and private schools from pre-school to TAFE, a well-resourced hospital and a never ending series of events, with an evergrowing and varied list of things to do.

With 5 weeks annual leave, this role really allows you to have the most amazing time with friends and family, enjoying the region or getting away, with only a 3 hour drive to Sydney or the coast.

Mudgee airport flies to Sydney, Newcastle or Cobar, with the close by Dubbo Airport adding the destinations of Brisbane, Melbourne, Broken Hill, Walgett, Bourke & Lightning Ridge.

For a taste of what an amazing place Mudgee is to live, work and play, watch the video below *[video courtesy of Mudgee Region Tourism]

Peabody Energy also offers the following benefits:

• Reducing tax through salary sacrifice options, including up to 50% of your home loan interest / rent PLUS utilities, such as electricity, water etc;
• Novated vehicle leasing;
• Discounted Private Health;
• Over 2,000 Health and Lifestyle benefits with WHEREFIT;
• An employee recognition program;
• An Employee assistance program for you and your immediate family.

About Peabody:

Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. We employ around 5,500 people across our operations in the United States and Australia, serving customers in 26 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future. We have set a company-wide ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

People are at the core of Peabody’s ability to deliver business results and serve our communities and we offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognises, and develops it employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect and are supported and engaged.

Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at Peabody Jobs (Peabody Jobs (peabodyenergy.com)