Mechanical Maintainer

Yancoal MTW is currently looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Mechanical Maintainer to become a valued member of our team.

About the Business

• Rare opportunity to join MTW's Infrasturcure team
• Be part of a great team environment and culture whilst working day shift
• 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

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor- Infrastructure, you will be responsible for the execution of planned maintenance and breakdown repairs on site assets. This role is a great opportunity to contribute to productivity and continuous improvement initiatives in the Infrastructure maintenance areas of our business while working the Monday – Thursday, Tuesday – Friday roster, 10 hour shifts.

You will be working on a range of equipment including but not limited to: generators, forklifts, tractors, scissor lifts, pumps, lighting plants, tractors.

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:

• Mechanical Trade Qualification;
• Proven Heavy Industry experience;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Proven ability to work safely in a team environment;
• Proven skill in diagnostic problem solving across the Infrastructure scope of equipment;
• 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

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
• Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
• Study assistance
• 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.

Application close Thursday 9 October 2025

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

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