Coal Technician: Electrician CHPP

Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.  In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in North West Queensland and Western Australia.

Capcoal Surface Operations,  Coal Handling Preparation Plant (CHPP) is seeking an experienced CHPP Coal Technician (Electrician). The environment at Capcoal’s CHPP is one whereby our workforce takes pride and ownership in their roles and everyone is accountable for the achievement and attaining our safety and production goals. We are a highly motivated team and strive for continual improvement and innovation at the CHPP.

Reporting to the CHPP Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for the electrical maintenance functions within the Coal Handling Preparation Plant in order to optimise the reliability of the CHPP and associated equipment. You will achieve this through collaboration with the CHPP team as well as continuous monitoring of performance against the business plan. In addition, you will look for ways to drive costs down through initiating ideas for improvement while complying with legislative requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring equipment performance to identify opportunities to improve asset reliability
• Providing frontline response to all maintenance issues impacting CHPP performance
• Providing support and assistance to members of CHPP Electrical Maintenance department and other CHPP departments
• Contributing to the performance of the department and working collaboratively with other team members to establish work priorities

• Experience working within mining or processing plant and with experience in equipment including; Pneumatic systems, HV Infrastructure, Motor Control Centres, Instrumentation, PLC, Citect SCADA.
• An absolute commitment to workplace safety and comply with all site safety standards thereby ensuring a safe and environmentally healthy workplace
• The ability and aptitude to maintain high standards of equipment serviceability and compliance with mine procedures.
• Relevant Electrical Trade Qualification
• Demonstrated Coal Processing experience, strong safety systems knowledge and computer proficiency.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to build relationships and work in a team environment.
• Instrumentation Certificates will be very highly regarded.

• Full-time, permanent position 7 On 7 Off, Day/Night Shift Roster
• BIBO from Mackay and Rockhampton area
• CAMP (Company Funded)
• DIDO, Residential options
• Middlemount Housing and Assistance (Sal Sac)
• Attractive Salary EBA
• Free access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Participation in MyShare Employee Share Plan (after 1 year of service)
• Residential, DIDO, FIFO (salary sacrifice only) options
• Novated lease vehicles available

What we Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.  As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer..   

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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CLOSING DATE

2 NOV 2024