As a Mine Trades Technician: Mechanical, you will carry out planned and breakdown maintenance on a wide range of underground coal mining equipment across the underground operations. Working alongside experienced tradespeople, you will further develop your fault-finding and diagnostic skills while contributing to equipment rebuilds, component overhauls, and change-outs. We are seeking experienced tradespeople with competencies in underground diesel mobile equipment.
This role requires a strong commitment to safety, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset focused on identifying defects and continuous improvement opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform planned and breakdown maintenance on underground mining equipment, including diesel equipment, conveyors, pumps, and fixed plant.
- Assist with equipment rebuilds, overhauls, and component change-outs to support underground operations.
- Work alongside experienced tradespeople to develop solid fault-finding and diagnostic capability.
- Interpret SAP work orders, maintenance instructions, engineering drawings, and OEM manuals.
- Ensure all work is completed in line with site safety, statutory, and environmental requirements.
- Proactively identify equipment defects and improvement opportunities.
- Accurately complete maintenance documentation and inspection reports.
- Participate in pre-starts, toolbox talks, and continuous improvement initiatives.