Mechanical Engineering Coordinator

About Delta Coal

Delta Coal is a key part of the vertically integrated Delta Electricity group, which proudly supplies baseload power to New South Wales homes and businesses. 

With a history of over 60 years of continuous production, Chain Valley Colliery is located 60 kilometres south of Newcastle. With a substantial mine life and reliable future that is aligned with neighbouring Vales Point Power Station, the mine maintains employment for over 250 local people from its surrounding communities. 

Delta Coal supports it employees to grow, learn and develop their skills to reach their potential. Come and be part of the team at Chain Valley Colliery and continue to help us realise our vision to safely and reliably deliver energy to the community today and into the future. 

Benefits of working at Delta Coal include:

• Participation in Delta Coal's study assistance scheme
• Vehicle novated lease salary sacrifice program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Access to "DC Rewards", with discounts at 400+ retailers

Role & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will be a part of a dynamic and motivated Engineering team. The Mechanical Engineering Coordinator will be responsible for the safety, compliance and performance of a set range of assets. It is desirable but not mandatory that the applicant will have experience managing plant and equipment associated with an underground coal mining operation. 

This includes:

• Coordinate routine inspections and maintenance and periodical Overhauls.
• Identify opportunities and deliver technical solutions to ensure mine critical assets meet targets. 
• Maintain compliance with legislative requirements.
• Encourage continuous improvement initiatives across site.
• Effectively manage contractors and coordinate additional labour as required. 

Delta Coal is seeking candidates that are willing to work to maintain the quality standards we have set across all areas of our business and that continue to seek improvements in the way in which we operate. 

Qualifications & Experience 

To be the successful candidate you are required to meet the following criteria: 

• Relevant mechanical trade qualifications in compliance with legislation to work as a tradesperson in an NSW coal operation.
• Tertiary qualifications at minimum diploma level in engineering or equivalent qualifications is desirable. 
• Strong understanding of both surface and underground mining machinery.
• Experience in working in accordance with compliance and quality standards.
• Ability to respond to changing work demands and environments.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate, influence and communicate both verbally and in writing at all levels with internal and external stakeholders.
• Substantial leadership skills and experience with a focus on leading a team in a high performance environment. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of mining legislation, industry standards, contractor management and risk management. 
• Contribute to the forecasting and scheduling of maintenance plans and projects.
• Cert IV fluid power (desirable).
• Cert IV trainer / assessor (desirable).
• G2 risk management (desirable).
• Cert IV Frontline Management (desirable).

Applications

The closing date for applications is 15 April 2024.