Coal handling Power Plant Operation Mining Bowen Basin - iMINCO

WorkPac currently seeking Coal handling Power Plant Operation Mining Bowen Basin

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This is a Bowen Basin job located in the Mackay & Coalfields area. Do you live close to this location, or are you willing to FIFO from within Queensland?

You need a Standard 11 Mining Induction to be eligible for this job. If you don't have one and are not sure what this is, click the Standard 11 Mining Induction link further down the page.

Safety is a high priority in this industry. This job requires you to have a heightened sense of awareness and also appreciate the importance of safety in the workplace.

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WorkPac Group

Coal handling Power Plant (CHPP) Operation Queensland

Client located in the Central Bowen Basin are seeking experienced CHPP Operators for positions on a ongoing basis.

Coal handling Power Plant Operation Mining <strong>Bowen Basin</strong>

  • 7 day on 7 Off 7 night roster
  • The below are all mandatory requirements
  • Safety Conscious

Commitment to fitness for duty 

  • Current Coal Board Medical and Negative Drug and Alcohol test
  • Understanding that compliance to site policies and procedures is a legal responsibility as a Coal Mine Worker
  • Current Standard 11
  • 2 years Coal Mining experience in a CHPP
  • RIIPRO301A Conduct Crush &Screen Plant Op or relevant on the job experience
  • RIIPBE308A Thickening &Clarifying Process or relevant on the job experience
  • RIIMCP301A Monitor Coal Prep Plant Op’s or relevant on the job experience
  • RIIPRO302A Perform Process Control Room or relevant on the job experience

Coal handling Power Plant Operation Mining <strong>Bowen Basin</strong>

They have built an operating structure which sources and provides specialist expertise. Their business includes both blue and white collar recruitment experts who are each focused on ensuring to deliver outstanding candidate sourcing, safety management and customer relations.

They also utilize the skills of each group member to provide specialized solutions for clients. Whether it be a large workforce deployment, national training program or planned maintenance services

Apply for CHPP Operator

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic mining operation that recognizes achievement and offers genuine career opportunities. Don’t forget you will need the appropriate mine site qualifications such as Standard 11 Induction Training

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About the Bowen Basin mining region, Queensland.

The Queensland Bowen Basin contains the largest coal reserves in Australia. This major coal producing region contains one of the world’s largest deposits of bituminous coal.

The Basin contains much of the known Permian coal resources in Queensland including virtually all of the known mineable prime coking coal. It was named for the Bowen River, itself named after Queensland’s first Governor, Sir George Bowen.

The Bowen Basin covers a total area of over 60,000 square kilometres and is located in Central Queensland; running from Collinsville to Theodore. The entire region is home to many coal mines operated by multiple mining companies.

Here's a list of mining companies with operations in the Bowen Basin.

  • Peabody Energy Australia Pty Ltd
  • New Hope Corporation Limited
  • QCoal Pty Ltd
  • Hail Creek Holdings Pty Ltd
  • Mt Rawdon Operations Pty Ltd
  • Glencore Coal Queensland Pty Limited
  • Fitzroy Queensland Resources Limited
  • Conquest Mining Limited
  • Ravenswood Gold Pty Ltd
  • BHP Coal Pty Ltd/li>
  • Baralaba Coal Company Pty Ltd
  • Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd
  • Santos Limited (JV with Santos Limited, Petronas Total and Kogas)
  • TEC Coal Pty Ltd
  • TerraCom Australia
  • Coronado Curragh Pty Ltd
  • Yarrabee Coal Company Pty Ltd

For a more detailed view of the above list, here's the link to Queensland State Development mines list

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Caterpillar Haul truck 789

The Caterpillar 789 dump truck is typically used in open pit mining. The 789 has a capacity of 177 tonnes, and its engine can produce 1770 horsepower.

There are hundreds of CAT 789 dump trucks on various mine sites in Australia; working hard in open-cut coal mines as well as hauling raw iron ore dirt across the open, dusty mine sites of Western Australia.

Read more about the CAT 789 mining dump truck on our website.

Resources and Infrastructure Industry (RII)

Commonly refered to as Black Coal Competency (BCC), the RII competency is one that can be attained by an operator who has previously worked in the industry and has completed a number of operating hours on various types of machinery.

RII competency is granted to prove correct and safe operation of mine site machinery. It is a very useful qualification to have, as it confirms the operator has the required experience and expertise.

Find out more about RII Competencies here

You can transfer your nationally recognised civil Excavator, Front End Loader or Dozer tickets only to RII Black Coal Competencies.