Job Overview
The CHPP Maintenance Superintendent is a critical role that oversees all aspects of the Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP) mechanical and electrical maintenance, including shutdown planning, execution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This position plays a fundamental role in ensuring the reliability and performance of the CHPP and requires strong leadership and team development skills to lead, develop and mentor a team of engineers, planners, supervisors, tradespeople and contractors.
The successful candidate will have extensive supervisory experience within a coal handling prep plant and a proven track record in preventative maintenance, shutdown execution, and cost control.
About this role:
* Develop and execute proactive maintenance plans to minimize downtime and extend plant life.
* Lead and mentor a team of engineers, planners and supervisors, promoting a strong safety culture and operational excellence.
* Manage budgets, contractor performance, and long-term asset integrity strategies.
* Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to identify and deliver reliability improvements.
* Ensure compliance with statutory, safety, and environmental obligations.
About you:
* A trade or engineering qualification in mechanical, electrical, or related disciplines.
* Extensive supervisory experience within a coal handling prep plant.
* Strong leadership and team development skills.
* A proven track record in preventative maintenance, shutdown execution, and cost control.
* Relevant Coal Mining Competencies would be highly recommended.
* SAP and Xeras experience is desirable.
* A strong safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance focus.
We offer:
* A competitive salary, performance bonus and company vehicle.
* Career development opportunities with a company that promotes from within.
* Modern plant and equipment with a focus on innovation and reliability.
This role provides a unique opportunity to work near the picturesque Mackay hinterland, just over an hour away, and a short drive from Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands. Our diverse workforce commutes from various Queensland locations, including Rockhampton and Townsville.
Key Skills: Team Development, Maintenance Planning, Shutdown Execution, Cost Control, Coal Mining Competencies, SAP, Xeras, Safety Culture, Operational Excellence, Budget Management, Long-Term Asset Integrity Strategies, Reliability Improvements, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Strong Leadership, Supervisory Experience, Mechanical Electrical Qualification, Trade Qualification, Engineering Qualification, Maintenance Strategy, Continuous Improvement Initiatives, Proactive Maintenance Plans, Downtime Minimization, Plant Performance Optimization, Employee Development, Communication, Problem-Solving, Innovation, Teamwork, Diversity, Inclusion, Adaptability, Technical Knowledge, Business Acumen, Analytical Skills, Time Management, Priority Setting, Conflict Resolution, Negotiation, Customer Focus, Quality Orientation, Process Improvement, Organizational Change Management.