Operator Processing CHPP | Blackwater
Whitehaven Coal is proud to be the leading Australian ASX-listed producer of premium-quality coal. We currently operate four mines in NSW and we’re excited to grow our QLD operations via the announced acquisition of 100% of BMA’s Daunia and Blackwater coal mines in the Bowen Basin.
Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.
About Blackwater Mine:
Situated 73 Kilometres south-east of Emerald, Blackwater is the second-largest open-cut metallurgical coal mine in the Bowen Basin. This long-life operation began in 1967 and has grown to become one of the longest coal mines in the Southern Hemisphere, with a strike length of 80 Kilometres. Blackwater extracts high quality metallurgical and thermal coal for the export market using truck and shovel, as well as loader and dragline.
About The Role
Our busy Blackwater coal processing plant is vital to the processing of our high-quality coal. This plant has a permanent position available for an experienced Washplant operator to support operations.
What You’ll Do
- Contribute to the safe and efficient operation of Bobcats and other Ancillary equipment in the Washplant.
- Meet production and budgetary targets
- Demonstrate visible safe working practises
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment and organisational culture
What You’ll Bring
- Demonstrated wash plant skills & experience
- Washplant Bobcat RII and current driver’s license
- Live within the Blackwater catchment or have willingness to relocate – this is a DIDO position.
- A positive attitude towards safety, improvement, training & environment
- Ability to maintain a high work output level
- Ability to pass a QLD Coal Board Medical
Why Whitehaven Coal?
- Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching
- Competitive Salary Packages | Salary Sacrificing Options
- Employee Referral Scheme - $4000 for Successful Referrals!
- 26 Weeks Paid Parental Leave | 5 Weeks Annual Leave
Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, cultureand experience.
Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistancewith your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment
Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.
To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
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Other details
- Job family QUEENSLAND OPERATIONS
- Job function Blackwater
- Pay type Salary
- Company Vehicle Not Applicable
- Required education Senior secondary school
- Blackwater QLD 4717, Australia