Job Description
Senior Service Engineer – Longwall (Permanent) n
Location: Paget, Mackay QLD
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n Work model: Hybrid (workshop based with minimal travel)
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We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Service Engineer – Longwall to join our Mackay-based team. This is
not your standard Mechanical Fitter position
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We're looking for a true Longwall specialist with extensive, hands‐on experience working directly with longwall equipment and systems. Whether you've spent your career on a longwall crew underground, supporting longwall operations for an OEM, or leading major overhaul and rebuild projects, your expertise will be highly valued in this senior technical role.
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Based in our
Paget workshop
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What's on Offer? n
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5/2 roster
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Weekend work available
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Significant overtime opportunities
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Permanent employment prospect
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Competitive remuneration package
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Senior specialist rates reflective of your experience
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Workshop‐based role with minimal travel
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Home every night
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Long‐term career opportunities within a growing business
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Key Responsibilities n
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Conduct inspections, assessments and failure investigations of longwall equipment.
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Lead overhaul, repair and rebuild activities.
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Provide specialist technical advice and troubleshooting support.
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Analyse equipment performance and identify improvement opportunities.
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Support engineering teams with product development and reliability initiatives.
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Prepare technical reports and recommendations.
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Mentor and support workshop personnel through the sharing of technical expertise.
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Assist customers with maintenance strategies and equipment performance solutions.
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Ensure all work is carried out safely and to the highest quality standards.
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About You – Essential n
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Mechanical Trade Qualification (Mechanical Fitter, Diesel Fitter or equivalent).
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Minimum 5 years' direct experience working on longwall equipment
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Extensive practical knowledge of underground longwall mining operations.
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Strong understanding of:n
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AFCs (Armoured Face Conveyors)
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Beam Stage Loaders (BSL)
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Crushers
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Powered Roof Supports (Shields)
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Shearers
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Hydraulic systems
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Gearboxes and drive systems
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Proven fault‐finding and troubleshooting capability.
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Strong communication and technical reporting skills.
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Highly Regarded n
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Underground coal mining experience.
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OEM longwall equipment experience.
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Longwall relocations and commissioning experience.
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Reliability engineering and root cause analysis experience.
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Previous supervisory or technical leadership experience.
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Standard 11 and Coal Board Medical.
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We Want Someone Who Has Lived Longwall n
This position is designed for someone who truly understands longwall equipment because they've worked with it day in and day out.
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Potential candidates may be:
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A Senior Mechanical Fitter on a longwall crew
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A Longwall Maintenance Supervisor
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A Longwall Coordinator
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An OEM Service Specialist
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A Longwall Rebuild Specialist
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If you've spent years working directly on longwall equipment and are looking for a role where your knowledge is recognised and rewarded, we'd like to hear from you.
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Applicants without significant direct longwall experience will not be considered or contacted.
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