Supervisor, CHPP Maintenance/Planner

Supervisor, CHPP Maintenance/Planner

Job ID 931758
Job Type Permanent Full Time
Location Australia - Dysart, QLD
Categories Supervisory / Management

Applications close
21 Nov 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

Make your mark with Thiess 

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change. 

Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. 

Thiess is the place to make things happen.

The opportunity

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for fixed plant maintenance and team development? Thiess are seeking experienced and motivated Supervisors – CHPP Maintenance/Planners to join our high-performing team at Lake Vermont.

As a key member of our CHPP team, you'll be responsible for planning and supervising maintenance activities to ensure our CHPP operates safely, efficiently, and to availability KPI's. You'll lead a crew of skilled tradespeople, drive continuous improvement, and play a pivotal role in achieving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a maintenance crew to deliver high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
• Plan and execute maintenance activites and schedules aligned with OEM specs and Thiess standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and legislative requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to optimise performance.
• Monitor and report on maintenance KPIs, costs, and inventory usage.

About You:
To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Trade Certificate or Mechanical Engineering qualification.
• Proven experience in fixed plant maintenance within mining.
• Strong leadership and planning skills.
• Knowledge of the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999.
• Proficiency in maintenance systems and scheduling tools.
• Relevant Coal Mining Competencies G1, G8, G9 

Benefits

• 8/6 Roster
• Site Allowance
• Competitive salary
• Tool of trade vehicle included
• Full camp accommodation or local living allowance provided
• Thiess' commitment to ongoing training & development
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products 

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 inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition and developing services to enable sustainable mining.

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'll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of 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.

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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.

To apply for this role, please click the 'Apply' button or the link below.

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. 

How to apply

Applications close
21 Nov 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

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