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About the Business

• Permanent role, long-term stability
• Work in a positive safety culture with a focus on continual learning
• Be based at Yancoal Mount Thorley Warkworth

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. 

Owned and Operated by Yancoal Australia, Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) is one of the largest open pit operations in the area. Located 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the beautiful Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, MTW relies on both draglines and load haul systems as the current and preferred mining method. Our site operates continuously 24 hours a day, seven days a week and has a long and proud history, employing approximately 1350 people from local and surrounding communities, who are our most valuable asset. 

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

MTW’s CHPP is currently seeking a Mechanical Maintainer to join the team on a fulltime basis. Reporting to the CHPP Mechanical Supervisor, your primary responsibilities will be to perform inspections and carry out maintenance duties in the Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP).

The role will require you to:

• Conduct routine and breakdown maintenance activities,
• Complete allocated preventative maintenance tasks and inspections as assigned,
• Provide a timely response to maintenance issues to ensure targets are met,
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives including production and safety improvements,
• Step-up into supervisor and/or planner roles.

Skills and Experience

To succeed in the role you will have the following skills and attributes;

• Formal Mechanical (Fitter) trade qualification;
• Proven CHPP or other heavy industry experience;
• Ability to communicate effectively by sharing knowledge with others and helping the team;
• Pro-active approach to problem solving with the ability to work well under pressure;
• Industry relevant qualifications (High Risk licenses);
• Sound computer literacy, preferably with an understanding of SAP systems;
• Experience supervising and/or planning.

Along with strong technical knowledge you will also possess strong work ethic, excellent communication, proven commitment to safety, ability to work in a dynamic team and a ‘can do’ approach to work challenges. You must have a commitment to continuous improvement, working safely and meeting environmental standards.

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.

Applications Close: Wednesday 8 January 2025

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