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Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.
Collinsville Open Cut is located approximately 160km from Airlie Beach in Queensland, a town known as the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. Producing both metallurgical and thermal coal for the export market, the surface mine has a long life and is currently investing in significant upgrades to the Coal Handling and Preparation Plant.
Reporting to the CHPP Manager, you will lead, develop and mentor a team of engineers, maintenance planners, supervisors, tradespeople, and contractors in delivering and executing the maintenance strategy on site.
About The Role:
As CHPP Maintenance Superintendent, you will:
Oversee all aspects of CHPP mechanical and electrical maintenance, including shutdown planning, execution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop and execute proactive maintenance plans to minimise downtime and extend plant life.
Lead and mentor a team of engineers, planners and supervisors, promoting a strong safety culture and operational excellence.
Manage budgets, contractor performance, and long-term asset integrity strategies.
Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to identify and deliver reliability improvements.
Ensure compliance with statutory, safety, and environmental obligations.
About You:
Trade or Engineering qualifications in mechanical, electrical, or related disciplines.
Extensive supervisory experience within a coal handling prep plant.
Strong leadership and team development skills.
A proven track record in preventative maintenance, shutdown execution, and cost control.
Relevant Coal Mining Competencies (RIIRIS301, RIICOM301, RIIWHS301, RIIRIS402) would be highly recommended.
SAP and Xeras experience is desirable.
Strong safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance focus.
What We Offer:
Genuine leadership opportunity to make a difference at Collinsville Open Cut.
Option to work a compressed nine-day fortnight working arrangement.
An attractive remuneration package, including short-term performance-based bonuses.
Company vehicle as per policy.
Health and Wellbeing reimbursement.
Provision for Education Assistance to further your studies.
Focus on career progression including formal training & personal development plans.
Comfortable accommodation and meal options.
Onsite EAP services.
For further information please contact:
Matthew Taylor - CHPP Manager, 0484 378 250.
Applications Close: Sunday, 5 April 2026
As per company policy, internal applicants should discuss their interest in this position with their manager prior to applying.
Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.
We are among Australia’s largest producers and marketers of natural resources, connecting Australian resources from 22 active mining operations with industrial customers around the world.
Through our diverse portfolio, we supply the resources that help advance everyday life.
Our coal business helps meet the energy and steel-making needs of today, while our copper, zinc, nickel and cobalt operations will help transition Australia and the world to a low-carbon future.
We are one of the world’s largest diversified natural resource companies.
Australia is an important part of Glencore's business, with over 17,000 employees and contractors contributing significantly to regional, state and national economies.
Our operations are located in New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory, with our Australian headquarters in Sydney and offices in Brisbane, Perth and Newcastle.
