Mechanical Fitter – Fixed Term

Location: Collie, WA

About the BusinessWe 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. Yancoal Australia also manages five other Australian coal mines on behalf of related parties. Yancoal currently employs over 3,000 people across its operations. At Yancoal our people are our most valuable asset and we invest in developing our management and leadership talent throughout our operations.
Managed by Yancoal, Premier Coal is the leading coal producer in Western Australia. Operating an open cut coal mine near Collie in the South West of WA, the operation produces more than 3million tonnes of coal per year for domestic supply with contracts to 2030.

We currently have vacancies for Mechanical Fitters to join the Maintenance Team at Premier Coal.

Positions available – 2 Years Fixed Term Fulltime

About the RoleReporting to the Crew Supervisor, you will be a part of a dynamic and motivated team. The Mechanical Fitter is responsible for supporting the Maintenance team with ensuring reliable mechanical systems are in place on site to allow for maximum machine availability and safety across site. You will develop a high degree of proficiency and working knowledge of Premier’s plant and equipment; more over you must be able to perform service and repairs with minimal supervision from the Crew Supervisor.

Roster: 4/4; Day/Night; 12 hour shifts

About YouTo be successful in this position you will hold the below qualifications & experience;

• Trade Qualified Mechanical Fitter
• Sound communication skills
• Basic computer skills, word processing and spread sheeting
• Good fault finding skills on heavy mining equipment
• Ability to self-manage and prioritise work load
• Ability to exercise initiative and work both independently and co-operatively as required
• Skilled in hazard identification and responsive to safety issues
• Previous experience in the maintenance of plant and machinery within a mining or heavy industry environment
• Proven previous experience with fault finding on heavy mining equipment
• Current WA ‘C’ class drivers’ licence

BenefitsYancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees.

• The following benefits are available to eligible wages employees:
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Salary Sacrifice Options
• Employee Assistance Programs
• A family friendly, residential roster
• Competitive remuneration
• Novated Lease Options
• Access to financial advice from a leading bank
• The opportunity to live and work in the beautiful South West of Western Australia.

If you would like to apply for this role please click the Apply button. Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We reserve the right to close the advertisement before the advertised end date and commence recruitment proceedings immediately.

Applications close: 26 April 2024.