Plant Mechanic Apprenticeship

The Opportunity

MIGAS Apprentices & Trainees has once again partnered with Bengalla Mining Company for its highly successful annual apprenticeship intake.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor at Bengalla Mining Company, you will be mentored by qualified tradespeople over a four-year period to gain mechanical knowledge and skills within the mining industry.

Your main responsibilities will include mining machinery maintenance, inspections, repairs, and servicing works, and fuelling of mobile and fixed plant machinery. You will be working on a variety of equipment including dump trucks, dozers, water carts and excavators.

Your involvement within the maintenance team will include efficient and continuous operation of all assets on a 24 hour, 7-day open cut mine site.

At the completion of the apprenticeship, you will become a qualified Mobile Plant Mechanic and earn a nationally accredited qualification, AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology.

We are seeking candidates who are motivated, have good mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills and want the chance to have a long term career in the mining industry. 

Applicants with a Certificate II level pre-vocational qualification in the automotive/mechanical field or who have related work experience (paid or volunteer) will be highly regarded. 

Other requirements will include:

• Applicants MUST reside in the Muswellbrook, Scone and Denman LGAs
• Current driver's licence or learner's permit
• Access to your own reliable transport to and from site
• Possess strong mathematical aptitude with a minimum of Year 10 completion
• Comfortable working at heights and in a physically demanding environment
• Be able to work independently as well as contribute to a team
• Take pride in the quality of your work
• Be reliable for full-time working hours
• Demonstrate a genuine passion for your chosen trade
• Be committed to completing and passing all practical and theory-based study requirements of your Australian Apprenticeship
• Have the ability to pass a Medical, Drug and Alcohol Screen and Police Check

Bengalla Mining Company has long been a part of the upper Hunter Valley and is committed to investing in the region through creating jobs and supporting the local community. It is a single pit, open-cut mine using a dragline, truck and excavator method to keep the site operating 24 hours, seven days.

As a busy and highly productive site, a range of practical skills are required to keep the mine operating safely and smoothly.

All Bengalla Mining Company apprentices undertake a six-month Mining Skills Program at the Centre, in conjunction with Hunter TAFE, to develop valuable technical skills including welding, electrical, automotive, and training in financial awareness, health and nutrition, personal fitness, communication skills, and road safety awareness.

If you think this could be you apply online now by submitting your resume and cover letter explaining why you think you would be the ideal Plant Mechanic Apprentice.

Applications close Monday 1 July 2024.