CHPP Mechanical Supervisor

Job highlights
  • Full time
  • Lemington, New South Wales, Australia
  • CHPP - Supervisor Admin or Technical
Job ID JR105079 Closing date 31/10/2025 Last Updated 14/10/2025

As a large open cut mining operation in the NSW Hunter Valley, HVO is a workplace where you can unearth opportunities. The opportunity to make a difference in a fast paced and exciting environment. To be empowered, have your opinions valued and your efforts rewarded. The opportunity to take charge of your career, starting with this role.


HVO is laying the foundation for the future by investing in equipment, technology and our people so we consistently achieve our goals and contribute positively to the environment and the community.
So, we are seeking a confident and enthusiastic person who share our values – Think Sharp, Dig In and Care - to join our high performing team.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Job Description

Reporting to the CHPP Maintenance Superintendent, you will be responsible for fostering a safe, cost effective and target driven environment through effective leadership and setting achievable maintenance goals.

About the Role

  • Ensure all maintenance tasks in the CHPP are completed on time and to a high standard

  • Respond to all breakdowns, shutdowns and major overhauls with urgency and resource appropriately

  • Support direct reports to deliver high quality maintenance works that reduce breakdowns and improve reliability of assets

  • Provide valuable contributions and guidance to direct reports and instil ownership across the teams

  • Effectively supervise and instruct teams to meet planned outcomes and hold accountable to expected standards of behaviour and performance

  • Monitor tasks to ensure they are undertaken in a safe manner and comply with applicable policies, plans and procedures

  • Lead by example and provide clear, visible direction to achieve a safe and performance orientated work environment

  • Identify and communicate risks associated with health, safety and environment

  • Investigate equipment related failures, and coordinate remedial actions to address the root cause

Roster and Location

  • Monday to Friday roster

  • Based on site at HVO North Site (off Lemington Road)

About You

  • A mechanical trade qualification (essential)

  • Minimum 5 years supervision experience in the CHPP maintenance environment or similar role

  • Possess a can do attitude with a customer service focus

  • Demonstrated problem solving abilities and drive to positively influence others to deliver required outcomes

  • Safety conscious, prepared to challenge the norm and drive continuous improvement whilst striving to achieve Zero Harm

  • Ability to coach CHPP employees to achieve a high degree of work standards through effective leadership

  • A working knowledge of the SAP PM module (advantageous)

  • Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to manage fluctuating workloads and conflicting priorities to achieve deadlines

Employee benefits include:

  • minimum five weeks annual leave

  • market competitive salary

  • a safe and enjoyable workplace where everyone is respected valued and empowered

  • structured training and development to support and progress your career

  • education assistance

  • a generous incentive program

  • health and wellness reimbursement program

  • paid parental leave

  • salary sacrificing options

  • private health insurance subsidies

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    Did we mention the Hunter Valley offers a great lifestyle close to city services? If you're looking to unearth opportunities, we want to hear from you!

Based on site at HVO

Hunter Valley Operations Location

Working for us isn’t like working at any old mine. We offer you the opportunity to grow and develop, and to manage your work life balance. 
Providing you with healthy, safe, inclusive and equal opportunity work environment is our priority.