CHPP SUPERINTENDENT PRODUCTION
Yancoal Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) is seeking an experienced and motivated Superintendent to join the CHPP Production team on a permanent full-time basis.
About The Business
Yancoal Australia has supported the prosperity of Australia for 20 years. With over 4,500 people across operations, we are proud of our diverse teams of engineers, operators, environmentalists, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, administrators, marketers and more. MTW is an open cut mine 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton, the largest in the region, employing approximately 1,450 people.
Job Tasks And Responsibilities
Reporting to the CHPP Manager, this role delivers strong daily leadership and direction to the CHPP Production team and broader MTW operation. The Superintendent ensures effective management of key production activities aligned with the site's Plan on a Page, fosters a positive safety culture, drives continuous improvement, and ensures the CHPP meets production, quality and business targets.
Key Responsibilities Include
* Providing leadership, coaching and support to CHPP Production crews and frontline leaders
* Driving a strong safety culture through visible leadership and meaningful field interactions
* Supporting safe and efficient operation of coal handling facilities, water storage and tailings management systems
* Ensuring production, recovery, quality, availability and cost targets are consistently achieved
* Monitoring and managing operational KPIs, identifying and implementing improvement opportunities
* Coordinating daily, weekly and monthly production activities and forecasts
* Leading and supporting operational and cultural improvement initiatives
* Building and maintaining strong working relationships across Production, Maintenance, Technical Services, Logistics and Safety teams
* Leading incident investigations, risk assessments and compliance activities
Skills And Experience
The successful candidate will display Yancoal's 'Our Way' behaviours, promote a 'One Team' culture, and uphold the Yancoal Values of People, Safety, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. Required skills and attributes include:
* Trade qualification in Mechanical or Electrical disciplines, or relevant tertiary qualifications
* Demonstrated leadership experience within a CHPP or heavy industrial processing environment
* Strong working knowledge of coal handling and preparation plant operations
* Proven ability to lead, engage, and develop teams while driving a positive culture and performance outcomes
* Sound understanding of safety, environmental, and operational compliance requirements
* Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Highly motivated, collaborative across multiple departments
* Experience with budgeting, cost management and operational planning is highly regarded
Benefits
Yancoal provides a range of benefits to support our employees:
* Salary continuance and life insurance
* 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
* 10 RDOs per year
* Subsidised private health insurance
* Fitness Passport – discounted workplace health and fitness program
* Study assistance
* Flexible work arrangements
* Employee Assistance Program
* Access to financial education and banking discounts
* Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
* Service recognition rewards
* Discounts at major department stores, cinemas, restaurants
Applications Close
Monday 15 June 2026
Important Notice
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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+.
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