Bengalla - Field/Breakdown Plant Mechanics

23 hours ago

Muswellbrook NSW, Australia New Hope Group Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Opportunities available on the Lifestyle & Lifestyle dayshift only roster
  • Be a part of an exciting growth period with new HME
  • Performance driven, collaborative and professional team culture

About Us

Bengalla Mining Companyis a joint venture with a strong track record of achievement. Our focus is on maintaining strong safety, productivity, and profitability results. We have a very collaborative team culture and a highly professional and rewarding work environment. Operational since 1999, Bengalla is in Muswellbrook in the Hunter Valley, and supplies international markets with approximately 13 Mtpa.

Bengalla is an open cut coal mine offering a residential lifestyle. The development consent for the operation provides the ability to mine through to 2039. We pride ourselves on the professionalism with which we pursue our goals and our strong links into our community.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking experienced Plant Mechanics to join our Field Maintenance and Breakdown Maintenance teams. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be part of a collaborative and multi-disciplined team responsible for both preventative and corrective maintenance across our fleet of heavy mining equipment.

As a Plant Mechanic at Bengalla, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the performance and reliability of our fleet. Whether you're conducting scheduled servicing, troubleshooting in the field, or solving complex mechanical issues, your expertise will directly support safe and efficient mining operations.

Using your knowledge and skills, you are enabled to take ownership, prioritise and plan tasks safely, efficiently and cost effectively as well as identify and action improvement opportunities that you see fit.

Working a Lifestyle roster consisting of 12.5 hour shifts you will be responsible for:

  • Inspecting, fault finding and defect elimination of Bengalla's heavy mining equipment fleets to satisfy appropriate governing standards
  • Diagnosing, repairing and performing routine servicing of equipment and plant
  • Ensuring all work completed is to the highest standard to ensure fleet reliability
  • Providing assistance in the development and improvement of maintenance strategies
  • Complying with Bengalla's Health, Safety and Environmental procedures at all times

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will have:

  • Mechanical Trade Qualification (Plant Mechanic)
  • Demonstrated experience with maintenance of heavy mining equipment is essential (Hitachi, Cat and Komatsu)
  • A strong service background with proven experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Sound computer skills
  • Excellent work quality and attention to detail
  • Ability to focus on continuous improvement, working safely and meeting environmental standards.

What We Offer

Bengalla values its people and their contribution to the operation. Our well-established employee benefits program offers choice and flexibility to enhance the lifestyle and wellbeing of our team. With benefits including subsidised health insurance, salary packaging, self-education assistance, salary continuance and gym memberships we make the health, safety, and well-being of our people our absolute priority.

This is a great opportunity to join the professional and friendly team at Bengalla Mining Company and opportunities such as this are few within the region.

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