Plant Mechanic / Mechanical Maintainer

Yancoal MTW are currently looking for enthusiastic and driven Mechanical Maintainers to become valued members of our team at Mount Thorley Warkworth. 

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

You will be responsible for the execution of planned maintenance, breakdown repairs and machine rebuilds. These roles are a great opportunity to contribute to productivity and continuous improvement initiatives in Truck, Field and Mobile equipment maintenance areas of our business. 
You will be working on a range of OEM fleet including Komatsu, Cat, Hitachi and NHL Trucks as well as Water Carts, Graders, Track Dozer, Scrapers, Service Trucks, Letourneau Loaders, Liebherr & Hitachi Excavators, P&H 4100XPC Shovels, Draglines and Drills.
We have a range of rotating rosters available including 4/5 lifestyle and 4 panel roster (2/3).

Skills and Experience

The successful candidates will display the Yancoal – ‘Our Way’ behaviours in everyday practice and fosters a ‘One Team’ culture, along with promoting the Yancoal Values of People, Safety, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. To be successful in the role you will also display the following skills and attributes:

Essential Criteria:
•    Plant Mechanic Trade Qualification or equivalent; 
•    Proven Heavy Industry experience;
•    Excellent communication skills;
•    Proven ability to work safely in a team environment;
•    Proven skill in diagnostic problem solving across the Truck, Field and Mobile fleet;
•    Demonstrated ability to produce high quality of work;
•    Ability to problem solve technical issues quickly and efficiently.
Desirable criteria:
•    SAP experience;
•    Previous OEM Experience;
•    Industry relevant qualifications (high risk tickets);
•    Knowledge of planning / scheduling and risk assessment process.
 

Benefits

• A vast range of retail discounts including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants
• Discounted corporate health insurance for you and your family
• Financial assistance and study leave for relevant qualifications
• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no waiting period
• Multiple types of flexible work arrangements
• Access to financial advice from a leading bank
• Salary sacrifice options, Service recognition rewards, Employee Assistance Programs

How to apply
Yancoal is an equal opportunity employer and encourage those from diverse backgrounds to apply. 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 Tuesday 7 May 2024

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted