Bravus Mining and Resources and major contracting partner DRA Global are seeking to add skilled operators, technical trades, and maintenance crew to the team that keeps the Carmichael mine’s Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP) running smoothly.

DRA Global Senior Vice President - APAC East Michael Carretta said the business was recruiting about 20 new site-based roles to support the operation and maintenance of the multi-million-dollar facility that processes the raw coal, sorts it into grades, and stockpiles it for loading onto trains.

“At DRA, we’re proud of our contribution to the Carmichael mine, which began over five years ago with design, construction and commissioning of the CHPP and Train Load Out. Today, our team provides high-value operations and maintenance services,” Mr Carretta said.

“Each shift offers variety and the opportunity to embrace innovative ideas and solutions. Every day, we work with cutting-edge technology that enhances efficiency, reduces operational costs, and supports environmental sustainability. It’s a rewarding environment for those wanting to advance their careers.

“We’re looking for locals who want to make an impact. At Carmichael, the majority of our team members are from regional Queensland, and we’re eager to grow this number as we continue our recruitment efforts.”

Bravus Mining and Resources Chief Operating Officer Mick Crowe said the new DRA recruits would join a Carmichael community working together to safely, responsibly, and efficiently mine high-quality thermal coal for export to nations overseas.

“Our Carmichael mine in central Queensland produces about 10 million tonnes of thermal coal each year which is used by nations in the Asia Pacific region alongside renewables to provide reliable and affordable energy that helps reduce poverty and power growth,” Mr Crowe said.

“Global demand for our coal is growing and we have the reserves and the environmental approvals in place to operate for decades to come, so we’re determined to keep giving back our regional communities through jobs, contracts, and other economic investment.

“These new DRA roles are another great example highlighting that if you live in regional Queensland, Carmichael is the opportunity of a secure job for you, your kids, and maybe even a grandkid or two.

“We have more 1,200 people that call Carmichael their home away from home, and we all work hard to create a happy, physically and mentally healthy, and socially connected environment.

“We also appreciate that as much as people value their workmates, there’s nothing like being at home. That’s why we provide direct flights to and from site and Townsville, Rockhampton, Cairns, and Mackay for those workers who don’t live in the Isaac Region.

“That means less of their R&R is lost to work-related travel, giving them more time to spend with friends and family while enjoying the perks of living and working in central and North Queensland.”

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About DRA Global Limited

• DRA Global Limited (ASX: DRA | JSE: DRA) is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals and metals industry. 
• DRA has delivered more than 8,000 projects, studies and managed services solutions, and currently operate more than a dozen sites through its operations and maintenance division, globally. 
• DRA delivers comprehensive advisory, engineering and project delivery services throughout the capital project lifecycle, from concept through to operational readiness and commissioning as well as ongoing operations, maintenance and engineering services. They also focus on sustainability and assisting clients to achieve their ESG goals. 
• DRA covers all major mining centres with offices across Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East, and North and South America.

About the Carmichael mine

• The Carmichael mine is producing high quality coal for export to nations around the world that want to lift their people out of energy poverty.
• The mine continues to safely and efficiently ramp up to a consistent rate of production which is in the order of 10 million tonnes per annum.
• Townsville and Rockhampton remain the primary employment hubs for the Carmichael mine, and we continue to recruit workers who can drive to site from Clermont and the Isaac Region.
• More than 1200 people work in permanent roles at Carmichael with more than 750 workers on site at any time while the others are on days off.
• More than A$2 billion has been paid to regional Queensland contractors and businesses since construction began on the Carmichael project in 2019 and the mine entered operations in 2022.
• Carmichael coal is sold into the international seaborne export market and its ultimate destination depends on market demand.