Underground Coal Mine Mechanical Fitters

Find your future at Fitzroy

Fitzroy Mining Operations is a new force in the Queensland metallurgical coal mining industry with a portfolio of existing operations and a pipeline of growth projects.  In our short history, we have successfully reinvigorated operations at Carborough Downs underground mine, breathed new life into the Broadlea open cut and our next exciting venture is the Greenfields underground longwall and bord and pillar - Ironbark No.1 project, the newest longwall mine in Australia.

Our employees are engaged, connected to our business, proud of what we have achieved and have conviction in one another and our potential.  Innovative thinking and decisive leadership are the hallmarks of the company.  We deliver a challenging and rewarding environment, and our success is built on the foundation of being a people business that mines coal.

About the roles

Underground Coal Mine Maintenance Fitters wanted!

We currently have an exciting and rewarding opportunities for Experienced Underground Maintenance Fitters for Fitzroy's new IronBark No.1 Coal Mine. You will be working in either Development, Outbye or  Longwall. 

Key Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Working safely and efficiently in all associated department functions, to support the achievement of production and or maintenance targets and undertake any other tasks for the operations;
• Preparation, planning and timely execution of daily work as issued from the approved weekly schedules; 
• Ensuring that any maintenance activities are carried out in compliance with relevant coal mining legislation and requirements; 
• Contributing to the development of a safe, positive and collaborative organisational culture;

What's in it for you:

These roles are Moranbah based; providing great lifestyle options just 2 hours from Mackay and the Whitsunday coast.

• Choose to live in Moranbah and receive accommodation assistance or choose DIDO/FIFO with accommodation provided in camp while on shift.
• Relocation Assistance.
• 7/7 Day/Night Roster.
• Great salaries, it is a must to attract and retain the right people.
• Generous staff performance bonus. 
• Salary sacrifice available for novated car leasing and FIFO flights.
• Onsite physiotherapy appointments and vaccines for flu;
• Personal development encouraged with reimbursement for approved study programs.
• Healthy lifestyle support through gym and sporting club membership subsidies.

Got what it takes?

To be successful in this position we are looking for someone who is passionate about mining coal and the ideal candidate will hold:

• Significant previous experience working in Underground Coal operations. 
• Relevant Trade Qualification and Tickets.
• Standard 11 Surface & Underground 
• Demonstrated history of working safely.
• Commitment to the achievement of business goals and outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Ability to work well within a team.

Fitzroy Requirements – attitude is everything                                                                            

Our workplace is dynamic and open to challenging thought and driving change. To be successful in this role you will possess a demonstrated commitment to the achievement of the business goals and outcomes. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential along with an ability to work well under pressure. 

Our Operating Philosophy:

To deliver our objective, we will conduct ourselves in accordance with the following:

• We each do what we say we are going to do.
• We deal with each other honestly and with respect.
• We work with our people to ensure that they are safe, so they go home healthy and unharmed from their work activities.
• We want our people to be rewarded fairly for their efforts.

We want our people to believe that they have a future with the company and that they can personally grow within the business

We are careful when selecting people to make sure that we get the right “fit” and that we select people who share our values: taking ownership; drive to improve; giving it a go; fostering collaboration; perseverance while demonstrating self-awareness. 

If you think that you have the necessary qualifications, experience and a passion to achieve your full protentional, then Fitzroy sounds like the right place for you, apply now!

 Submissions from recruitment agencies will be accepted but no commitments are made unless a recommended candidate is selected.