Plant Mechanic

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
Yancoal Australia is Australia's largest pure-play coal producer with operations across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. MTW is an open-cut mine located 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the Hunter Valley, NSW. The mine employs around 1,450 people and relies on draglines and load haul systems for continuous operations.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the execution of planned maintenance, breakdown repairs and machine rebuilds. Contribute to productivity and continuous improvement initiatives in Truck, Field and Mobile equipment maintenance.

You will work on a range of OEM fleet including Komatsu, Cat, Hitachi and NHL Trucks, as well as Water Carts, Graders, Track Dozers, Scrapers, Service Trucks, Letourneau Loaders, Liebherr & Hitachi Excavators, P&H 4100XPC Shovels, Draglines and Drills, on a rotating 4/5 lifestyle roster.

The successful candidates will demonstrate Yancoal's values and a One Team culture, with a focus on People, Safety, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. Essential criteria and desirable criteria are listed below.

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, Mobile and Field fleet
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality 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

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to diverse needs. Eligible employees have access to:

• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport
• Study assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial education and banking discounts
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program with major retailers

Yancoal values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.

Applications close Monday 22 September 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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