Plant Mechanic

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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

- World class safety culture and team environment
- Be part of a growing Tier 1 operation
- 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 an open cut mine that provides the opportunity to live and work locally. Located 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the beautiful Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, MTW relies on both dragline and load haul systems for their continuous operations. The MTW Mine is the largest open cut operation in the region, employing approximately 1,450 people who reside in the local and surrounding communities.

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 whilst working whilst working the rotating 4/5 lifestyle roster.

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, Mobile and Field 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.

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
- Ability to join Fitness Passport
- Study assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to financial education and banking discounts
- Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
- Service recognition rewards

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 Monday 21 July 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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