Permanent full-time positions –7/7 Day / Night Rotating RosterResidential role 45 mins from ToowoombaBe part of a team that takes pride in its cultureThe New Acland Coal Mine (NAC), a thin seam open cut mining operation is owned and managed by New Hope Group. NAC is based 35km north-west of Toowoomba and plays a key role in the Darling Downs region as an employer and economic contributor since it began operation in October 2002.New Acland Mine’s unique approach to achieving a sustainable, economically productive, and environmentally healthy post mine landscape is award winning, demonstrating leadership and commitment to sustainable business practices.About the role:As NAC continues to progress, we are now seeking experienced CHPP Maintainer Operators (Electrical and Mechanical) to join the CHPP Maintenance Team on a permanent, full-time basis.  Working a 7/7 day / night rotating roster and reporting to the CHPP Supervisor, the CHPP Maintainer Operator plays a pivotal role in ensuring safe coal production and effective coal delivery.What you will do:Conduct routine and breakdown maintenance activities within the plantOperation, inspection and monitoring of the CHPP operationsComply with site procedures to ensure safe and consistent delivery of the CHPP production targetsParticipate in CHPP improvement processes as requiredMaintain cleanliness of all areas of the CHPPComply with New Hope Group’s Health, Safety and Environmental procedures at all timesTo be considered for these opportunities you will bring:Trade Qualifications within the Mechanical or Electrical Engineering fieldsMaintenance and Operation of Coal Washplants or other heavy industry experience an advantageAbility to conduct diagnostic troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of industrial pumping, sizing, screening and conveyor systemsExperience in the use of SCADA control systems for process control will be highly regardedExperience with computer-based maintenance systems (desirable)To be successful in this role, it is important that you have:A strong safety mindset with ability to actively identify and report hazards/incidentsExcellent communication skillsEnthusiasm to positively contribute to site culture and work as a teamHigh attention to detail and precision in executing tasksAbility to work well as a team and independentlyAbility to undergo and pass a coal board medicalAbility to work either a 7/7 day / night roster including weekends and night shiftThe ability to contribute to and work as part of team in a fast-paced environmentWhat we offerAt NAC we make the health, safety, and well-being of our people our absolute priority and we are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment with the core objective that our people go home at the end of the day unharmed.New Acland Mine offers a unique opportunity to live and work locally in the family friendly and developing Toowoomba Region, whilst enjoying the benefits a career in mining offers.These residential roles will work either a 7/7 rotating day and night roster where you will be able to access New Hope Group benefits such as subsidised health insurance, salary packaging, on the job training and career development.New Hope Group and New Acland Coal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we committed to promoting a workforce that embodies the people, the community, and attributes of the regions in which we operate.    AUD Toowoomba 4350

NHG - CHPP Maintainer Operators

  • Permanent full-time positions –7/7 Day / Night Rotating Roster
  • Residential role 45 mins from Toowoomba
  • Be part of a team that takes pride in its culture

The New Acland Coal Mine (NAC), a thin seam open cut mining operation is owned and managed by New Hope Group. NAC is based 35km north-west of Toowoomba and plays a key role in the Darling Downs region as an employer and economic contributor since it began operation in October 2002.

New Acland Mine’s unique approach to achieving a sustainable, economically productive, and environmentally healthy post mine landscape is award winning, demonstrating leadership and commitment to sustainable business practices.

About the role:

As NAC continues to progress, we are now seeking experienced CHPP Maintainer Operators (Electrical and Mechanical) to join the CHPP Maintenance Team on a permanent, full-time basis.  Working a 7/7 day / night rotating roster and reporting to the CHPP Supervisor, the CHPP Maintainer Operator plays a pivotal role in ensuring safe coal production and effective coal delivery.

What you will do:

  • Conduct routine and breakdown maintenance activities within the plant
  • Operation, inspection and monitoring of the CHPP operations
  • Comply with site procedures to ensure safe and consistent delivery of the CHPP production targets
  • Participate in CHPP improvement processes as required
  • Maintain cleanliness of all areas of the CHPP
  • Comply with New Hope Group’s Health, Safety and Environmental procedures at all times

To be considered for these opportunities you will bring:

  • Trade Qualifications within the Mechanical or Electrical Engineering fields
  • Maintenance and Operation of Coal Washplants or other heavy industry experience an advantage
  • Ability to conduct diagnostic troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of industrial pumping, sizing, screening and conveyor systems
  • Experience in the use of SCADA control systems for process control will be highly regarded
  • Experience with computer-based maintenance systems (desirable)

To be successful in this role, it is important that you have:

  • A strong safety mindset with ability to actively identify and report hazards/incidents
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Enthusiasm to positively contribute to site culture and work as a team
  • High attention to detail and precision in executing tasks
  • Ability to work well as a team and independently
  • Ability to undergo and pass a coal board medical
  • Ability to work either a 7/7 day / night roster including weekends and night shift
  • The ability to contribute to and work as part of team in a fast-paced environment

What we offer

At NAC we make the health, safety, and well-being of our people our absolute priority and we are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment with the core objective that our people go home at the end of the day unharmed.

New Acland Mine offers a unique opportunity to live and work locally in the family friendly and developing Toowoomba Region, whilst enjoying the benefits a career in mining offers.

These residential roles will work either a 7/7 rotating day and night roster where you will be able to access New Hope Group benefits such as subsidised health insurance, salary packaging, on the job training and career development.

New Hope Group and New Acland Coal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we committed to promoting a workforce that embodies the people, the community, and attributes of the regions in which we operate. 

 

  • Posted Date 08 Aug 2025
  • Location Toowoomba
    QLD / Australia
  • Industry Resources & Energy
  • Job Type
  • Salary Not provided