Title: CHPP Operator
BUMA Australia are currently seeking an application from an experienced CHPP Operator or Maintainer interested in joining the team at our Meandu site on a permanent basis.
About Us:
BUMA’s vision is to build a modern mining and rehabilitation company that drives growth, sustainability and prosperity. This is supported by our core values of safety, integrity, progress, collaboration and people.
With a strong commitment to safety, innovation and technology, BUMA pursues a relationship-based long-term approach to ensure the mutual success of all projects. Ensuring we provide value to our clients through all stages of mining is a mainstay of our business and we have the expertise and equipment to deliver total mining services to any surface operation.
Meandu Mine
BUMA Australia provides a total mine service to Stanwell Corporation’s Meandu Mine to deliver coal to the adjacent Tarong power station. We are responsible for both managing and operating the mine. Services provided include planning, drilling, overburden removal, coal mining, coal processing, rehabilitation, and maintenance of mobile and fixed plant. The project uses a combination of dragline and truck-and shovel operations. Meandu Mine currently has five working pits, with sufficient coal to fuel the stations until at least 2037.
We are currently seeking an Operator/Maintainer for the Coal Handling Prep Plant (CHPP) to join the team at our Meandu Mine site located 25 kilometres south-east of Kingaroy.
Please note that Meandu is a residential mine with no accommodation provided, therefore only those local to the area will be successful in their application.
About the Role:
Reporting to the CHPP Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation & maintenance of the fixed plant asset. This will be complemented by your ability to work effectively as part of a dynamic team, by utilising resources to optimise equipment availability along with a commitment to maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping and compliance as part of your everyday tasks.
Key responsibilities:
- Comply with company standards, rules & procedures
- Undertake specific projects as defined by CHPP Operations / Maintenance Supervisors and any duties that your skills and competencies allow and as determined by the CHPP Superintendent / Manager
- Safely operate CHPP equipment
- Conduct coal stockpile dozer and front-end loader operations
- Be competent in use of diagnostic tools and ensure repairs and servicing is carried out in accordance with manufacturer's specifications
- Be able to work with minimum supervision
About You:
The successful candidate will possess a combination of the following:
- Experience in CHPP Operations and/or Maintenance roles
- Mechanical Trade Certificate
- A team player attitude
- Current Standard 11 (advantageous)
- High risk EWP, Forklift, Front End Loader, Excavator and Bobcat would be highly regarded
- Current Drivers Licence
- Current confined space & working at heights
Working at BUMA:
BUMA Australia is a people focused business, with a strong focus on safety, training, development and continuous improvement. As a BUMA employee you will have access to;
- Attractive lifestyle roster 5:4, 4:5, 5:5 12.2hrs working Day and Night shifts
- An opportunity to join a diverse and supportive work environment
- Numerous employee benefits and lifestyle options
- Great systems, procedures, equipment, and people
At BUMA, our people are the source of our success. We are determined to invest in individual development and provide positive leadership. We work effectively with our partners and strive to exceed our employee, client and community expectations.
To be considered for this opportunity please click “Apply Now” to submit your application!
All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.