CHPP Technician New

Glencore International AG; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global mining company is seeking a dedicated CHPP Technician for its Newcastle operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for safely operating and maintaining CHPP equipment in a full-time role with a 7 Day/7 Night roster. Ideal candidates should have trade qualifications and CHPP operations experience, with a strong commitment to safety. This position offers a competitive remuneration package along with opportunities for career progression and development.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Career development programs

Access to Industry Long Service Leave

6 Weeks Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Trade qualified individual with CHPP operations experience.
• Ability to operate and assist CHPP equipment.
• Commitment to personal and team safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor CHPP equipment effectively.
• Promote a positive safety performance and culture.
• Work proactively with the CHPP team to achieve targets.

Skills

CHPP operations experience

Qualified tradesperson

High regard for personal safety

Team player with safety awareness

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical/Boilermaker/Electrical

Tools

Dozer competencies

Job description

Overview

Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Ravensworth Operations comprises Ravensworth Open Cut and the Coal Handling Preparation Plant (CHPP) that provides high quality coal for the export market. The operation has approval to mine over 14Mtpa, with a long life of mine. The CHPP is a modern dense medium plant consisting of three modules with multiple conveyors, sizers, screens, water management infrastructure, stockpiles and train loading facility, with a capacity to process 3050TPH. Ideally located in NSW Hunter Valley near Singleton, willing applicants have the opportunity to live, work and play in a region that is synonymous with revitalisation and growth, is community minded and offers a mix of affordable living, quality education and outstanding sports and recreation facilities.

We are a dynamic mine committed to delivering safety and performance. Our success is underpinned by our values of openness, simplicity, integrity, safety, responsibility and entrepreneurialism, that are embedded at every level of our operation. We promote a culture of growth and development and reward dedicated people who are ambassadors of our values and have the drive to be leaders in their field.

Come join our team and enjoy the rewards of a fulfilling career with an operation renowned for being Reliable ~ Adaptive ~ Valued.

The Role

Reporting to the CHPP Shift Supervisor, this CHPP Technician role requires a highly motivated, enthusiastic trade qualified individual. The primary focus of this role will be to safely and effectively operate and assist maintaining CHPP equipment to the standard required to meet target outputs, identify and communicate risks associated with health and safety as well as environmental impacts.

This position is permanent full time, working a 7 Day/7 Night – Lifestyle Roster, with an attractive remuneration package including performance-based bonuses.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Effectively and efficiently operating and monitoring CHPP equipment to facilitate achievement of CHPP plans and targets.
• Promoting and maintaining a high level of positive safety performance and workplace culture through teamwork, personal commitment, and application of the company values.
• Proactively working with the CHPP team to verify production and other targets are achieved.
• Be active and creative in wanting to make a difference and continuously improve yourself and the team you will work with, to achieve highest levels of performance.

About you

• Previous CHPP operations experience (control room, process operations and train loading).
• Qualified tradesperson (Mechanical/Boilermaker/Electrical).
• Possess clean coal stockpile dozer competencies/experience.
• Possess a high regard for your personal safety and the safety of your teammates.
• Able to follow a plan and the resilience to adapt to a challenging and dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, reliability, and commitment to working proactively.
• Focus on being team player with a high level of safety awareness, an attitude for outstanding performance

What we offer

• An attractive remuneration package including performance-based bonuses.
• A focus on your career progression including Training and development, tailored personal development plans, career pathways and educational assistance
• Access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave
• Access to RAV Active Program
• 6 Weeks Annual Leave per year

Location

Ideally located in the NSW Hunter Valley near Singleton, 70 km north-west of Maitland, and 90 km north-west of Newcastle, willing applicants have the opportunity to live, work and play in a location that is synonymous with revitalisation and growth and is renowned for its pristine coastline and Australia’s oldest wine region.

For further information please contact

Caitlin Taylor – Human Resources Officer – 0460 868 133 – [e-mail]

Applications close

Sunday 4 January 2026

Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.