Mechanical Fitter

1 day ago

Emerald Queensland, Australia Australia XG Mining Engineering Pty Ltd Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Location: Mine Site – near Emerald, QLD (Bowen Basin)

Roster: 7/7 FIFO or DIDO | 12-hour shifts | Accommodation provided depending on your experience.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter / Operator to join our dry coal separation plant team with XG Mining at the Project near Emerald. This is a dual-skill role combining fixed plant mechanical maintenance and simple plant operation duties.

The position focuses on maintaining and operating a modular FGX dry separation system—a one-button automated plant that separates coal without water. The operator will oversee the separation process, monitor performance, and pre-identify faults or failures to ensure smooth operation and minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate the FGX Dry Separation Plant: Start, monitor, and stop the separation system via the control panel (one-button start). Observe plant performance, identify abnormal conditions, and ensure steady product quality.
  • Condition Monitoring: Visually inspect and listen for irregularities in feeders, blowers, and conveyors to identify early signs of mechanical issues.
  • Maintenance: Conduct scheduled maintenance, lubrication, and mechanical servicing of FGX modules, conveyors, crushers, and associated fixed plant equipment.
  • Breakdown Response: Assist in fault diagnosis, repairs, and replacements to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
  • Safety & Compliance: Work in accordance with mine safety standards and isolation procedures. Complete relevant safety documentation (JSA, Take 5, etc.) before tasks.
  • Teamwork: Collaborate with supervisors, electricians, and plant technicians to coordinate daily maintenance and operational tasks.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Trade Qualification: Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Fitting (or equivalent).

  • Relevant Background:

  • Experience in coal handling, wash plant, or dry separation (FGX or similar) operations (desirable).

  • Experience in fixed plant maintenance or coal processing facilities is essential.

  • Training & Competencies:

  • G1, G8, G9 (Risk Management, Incident Investigation & Safety Leadership) – required or willing to obtain.

  • Standard 11 Surface Coal Mining Induction.
  • Coal Board Medical (current or able to obtain).
  • Working at Heights and Confined Space certificates.

  • Technical Skills:

  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities with mechanical systems.

  • Ability to pre-identify mechanical or process failures through observation and data monitoring.
  • Experience with conveyors, screens, blowers, feeders, and vibrating systems preferred.

  • Other Requirements:

  • Valid Australian Driver's License.

  • Commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • 7/7 roster with equal time off.
  • Competitive remuneration and long-term site opportunity.
  • Great opportunity to work with innovative dry coal technology (FGX) in a leading coking coal project.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to Please include copies of your trade and safety tickets (G1, G8, G9, Standard 11, Coal Board Medical) if available.

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