About the Business

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. Moolarben Coal mine is Australia’s largest thermal coal producer and has both underground and open‑cut operations producing over 21 million tpa. It has over 800 employees with residents in the beautiful Mudgee area, with all the facilities for a fantastic family lifestyle.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

The Underground Mechanical Tradesperson will work closely with the Engineering Department to install, commission, overhaul and maintain mechanical infrastructure and plant and equipment at the mine. The role will work in collaboration with Mechanical Supervisors, Outbye/Development/Longwall Engineers and the Mechanical Engineering Manager. Reporting to the Shift Area Leader (Undermanager), responsibilities include:

- Conduct effective maintenance and fault‑finding work on mechanical systems
- Monitor mechanical equipment to ensure it remains fit‑for‑purpose and protected condition
- Operate machinery as part of a multi‑skilled workforce

Qualifications – Essential Criteria

- Underground coal mining experience or relevant heavy industry plant experience
- Relevant qualifications – mechanical trade qualification




- A professional work ethic and the ability to strive for continuous improvement
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
- Experience with promoting a positive safety culture within the mine
- Sound planning, organisation and problem‑solving skills

Qualifications – Desirable Criteria

- Post‑trade hydraulics
- High risk work licences
- AS3584 explosion‑protected engine systems (DES)

Benefits

- Job security and long‑term stability with a Tier 1 Mining Asset
- Heavily subsidised accommodation and meals
- Located in the award‑winning Mudgee Region
- Discounted private health insurance
- Study assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to financial education and banking discounts
- Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
- Service recognition rewards
- Discounts programme including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

EEO Statement

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+.

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📌 Mechanical Trades Person (UG) (Mudgee)
🏢 Yancoal Australia
📍 Mudgee