New to Industry - Mechanical Fitter
About the Business
- Work as part of a strong and cohesive team
- Midweek Roster | 9.5 hour shifts
- Based at Camberwell in the Hunter Valley
We are Australia’s largest pure-play coal producer generating over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. Located 14km northwest of Singleton, Ashton underground mine has been operational for nearly 20 years. The mine produces semi-soft coking coal for export through the Port of Newcastle, for use in the steel manufacturing industry and thermal coal for power generation. Ashton employs approximately 330 people across our surface and underground operations.
Job Tasks and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Shift Engineer, the successful applicant will participate in the mines New to Industry Mechanical Tradesperson program which involves training, qualifications and hands on experience.
Upon completion of the program, you will be responsible for:
- Supervising the installation, commissioning, maintenance & repair of mechanical plant and equipment on site
- Completing effective maintenance and fault-finding work on mechanical systems
- Monitoring mechanical equipment to ensure it remains in a safe & fit for purpose condition in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements
Skills and Experience
To be successful in securing this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following:
- A positive attitude towards to personal development and to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives on site
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Minimum 2 years post trade experience (essential)
- Mechanical trade qualification and Certificate of Proficiency (mandatory)
- Tertiary qualifications in Fluid Power (highly desirable)
- A strong commitment to safety with high level communication & influencing skills, both written and verbal
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Benefits
Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:
- 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
- Discounted private health insurance
- Study assistance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to financial education and banking discounts
- Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
- Service recognition rewards
- Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants
Yancoal values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.
If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role apply today to start an exciting new journey with us.
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