CHPP Service Technician - Dawson Mine

Company Description

Chpp Service Technician

Dawson Mine

Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.  In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in Northwest Queensland and Western Australia.

Dawson is located at the southern end of the Bowen Basin in Central Queensland, being just over a 2hrs drive west from either Rockhampton or Gladstone, or 4.5hrs drive north of the Darling Downs or South Burnett.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Service Technician within the CHPP at our Dawson Mine, on a full-time permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a safety-focused individual with a mechanical/ equipment servicing background to join the maintenance team at the Coal Handling and Processing Plant.

Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, the Service Technician will be responsible for safely carrying out scheduled and ad-hoc servicing on all CHPP fixed plant equipment including lubrication, oil changes refuelling and basic lubrication system repairs.

The responsibilities of the CHPP Service Technician include:

• Optimise Coal Handling and Preparation Plant operations through quality workmanship.
• As a member of the maintenance team, maintain all aspects of Equipment Maintenance including preventative maintenance servicing.
• Collaborate and work effectively with other Maintenance and Production team members, including Contractors, to better manage equipment reliability and resolve problems impacting on all areas.
• Carry out required Work Management duties and ensure that all Documentation and Data Entry is accurately completed and to a high standard.
• Undertake thorough Inspections of all Plant and Equipment, reporting any defects or required future work.
• Prioritise efforts to reduce breakdowns and their duration, unplanned events and interrupting work which disturbs planned and scheduled work.
• Accept a high level of ownership around equipment performance.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping, attention to detail and quality of work.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Programs that result in higher levels of Plant and Equipment performance and availability.
• Maintain a high-level working knowledge of Safety Processes and Procedures.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant Mechanical Trade Qualification or have relevant plant and equipment servicing experience.
• It is essential for the incumbent to demonstrate experience and/or knowledge in the following also:
• Plant servicing and lubrication experience
• Experience with safety management systems
• Experience within a mining operation
• Demonstrated ability to approach work with a ‘can do attitude’
• Work well within a team to achieve combined success
• HR License holder
• RIIVEH306 Operate a Mine Service Vehicle or RIISAM2121 Service Mine Plant & Equipment (desirable)
• Working at Heights, Confined space, EWP, Forklift, Dogging and Rigging Certificates (desirable)

Additional Information

• Permanent full-time position based at CHPP, Dawson Mine
• Rosters available include 4/3 and 7/7 dayshift only roster
• Live residentially or DIDO (with company funded camp available)
• Company funded FIFO option available
• 20 weeks paid parental leave
• 21 shifts annual leave
• Industry leading remuneration and attractive yearly bonus 
• Gym/Health incentive + On site Physio + On site EAP

What we Offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.  As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Background checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity
At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

How we are committed to your safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

• How to apply
• To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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• CLOSING DATE 
• 19 November 2025

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.

• Recruitment Agencies
• Anglo American Steelmaking Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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