Make your mark with Thiess
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The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Electrical Maintainer with a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence? Thiess is seeking a motivated CHPP Electrical Operator Maintainer to join our high-performing team at Lake Vermont Mine near Dysart.
As a key member of the CHPP team, you'll be responsible for safely operating, maintaining and servicing the Coal Handling Preparation Plant while supporting reliable plant performance and production outcomes.
Roster: 7/7 | Location: Lake Vermont Mine, QLD | Employment Type: Permanent
As the Electrical Operator Maintainer, you will:
- Operate and maintain all areas of the CHPP, ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.
- Conduct inspections, fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance on CHPP equipment.
- Contribute to plant reliability, continuous improvement initiatives and compliance with site safety standards.
About you
Desirable but not essential
- High Voltage Switching Competency.
- Electrical Equipment Hazardous Areas Competency.
- Instrumentation Competencies.
- PLC Experience.
What's on offer
At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.
- Competitive salary package.
- Ongoing training & development opportunities.
- A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
- Range of corporate discounts including health insurance and travel, plus access to exclusive savings at 750+ everyday retailers across Australia.
- Full camp facilities provided.
- Bus transportation from Mackay, Yeppoon and Rockhampton to the Dysart camp.
About Us
Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders, the legendary Thiess brothers, is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.
Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.
At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning, supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.
We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.
Learn more about working at Thiess
How to Apply
This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.
Please click the "Apply" button below to apply for this role.
Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.
Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at [email protected].
