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 safe 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
AS**** 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 advantages
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