CHPP Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

Bengalla Mining Company is a joint venture with a strong track record of achievement. Our focus is on maintaining strong safety, productivity, and profitability results. We have a collaborative team culture and a highly professional and rewarding work environment. Operational since 1999, Bengalla is in Muswellbrook in the Hunter Valley, and supplies international markets. Current production approvals for 15 Mtpa.

Bengalla is an open cut coal mine offering a residential lifestyle. The development consent for the operation provides the ability to mine through to 2039. We pride ourselves on the professionalism with which we pursue our goals and our strong links into our community.

The Opportunity                      

We are looking for a motivated CHPP Maintenance Technician – Equipment Inspector (Mechanical) to play a key role in maintaining the reliability and performance of our Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP).

Working closely with maintenance, planning and engineering teams, you’ll inspect equipment, identify defects, develop work scopes and help ensure maintenance activities are planned and executed safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Inspect mechanical equipment and identify defects and improvement opportunities.
• Develop detailed work scopes from inspections, condition monitoring and engineering recommendations.
• Ensure maintenance work is planned, documented and ready for execution.
• Support shutdown planning, scheduling and maintenance coordination.
• Work with engineering teams to develop repair strategies and improve equipment reliability.
• Review completed work to ensure it meets required standards.
• Assist with risk assessments, root cause analysis (RCA) investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare change management documentation and material requests.
• Provide support across other equipment inspector roles and assist with breakdown and troubleshooting work when required.

Qualifications and experience

• Mechanical or fabrication trade qualification.
• CHPP and/or infrastructure maintenance experience.
• Experience preparing job scopes and supporting maintenance planning.
• Experience using CMMS systems (Pulse or similar).
• Knowledge of Australian Standards related to structural integrity and welding.
• A basic understanding of non-destructive testing (NDT).
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communicated and computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• A strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) or willingness to obtain.

What we offer

Bengalla values its people and their contribution to the operation. Our well-established employee benefits program offers choice and flexibility to enhance the lifestyle and wellbeing of our team. With benefits including subsidised health insurance, salary packaging, self-education assistance, salary continuance and gym memberships we make the health, safety, and well-being of our people our absolute priority.

This is a great opportunity to join the professional and friendly team at Company name and opportunities such as this are few within the region.

Note: Only applicants with unrestricted rights to work in Australia and recognised qualifications will be considered for this position (qualification must be recognised by Engineers Australia).