Underground Mechanical Fitter

Ulan Coal Mines has attracted people from all over Australia (and the world) who are drawn to the idea of launching or developing a mining career with the added benefit of comfortable residential-based work arrangement and family friendly lifestyle.

The Ulan Complex is comprised of Ulan Underground Mine, Ulan West Mine, and Ulan Surface Operations. The Complex has two established, efficient, and high production underground longwall coal mining operation in the western coalfields of NSW.

We are an established, efficient, and high production underground longwall coal mining operation in the western coalfields of NSW. With state-of-the-art mining equipment, the latest technologies, and best in class safety practices, we are leading exporters in thermal coal.

As an Underground Fitter, you will:

• Work as part of a dedicated crew to operate and maintain machinery and equipment to accomplish safe production and maintenance activities;
  
• Maintain effective maintenance practices and fault finding on complex mechanical systems including:
  • continuous miners
    
  • automated longwall systems
    
  • surface and underground conveyors
    
  • air and water management infrastructure;
    
  • Maintain compliance and complete inspections in accordance with Engineering Management plans and the Maintenance Management System, and complete reports in a legible and accurate manner.
    

To succeed in this role, you will:

• Have a mechanical trade qualification;
  
• Have experience working in heavy industry, defence or heavy diesel on a range of complex mechanical plant;
  
• Be an exceptional team member with a can-do attitude;
  
• Hold an absolute commitment to safety and safe working practices.
  
• Experience working in an underground longwall coal mining operation is desirable, although not essential.
  

What can Ulan West and Mudgee offer you?

• Gym Subsidies and Pool Season Passes
  
• Competitive salary package
  
• Relocation assistance
  
• Novated Leasing & Salary Packaging
  
• Formal and informal career development
  
• Remote area housing assistance (salary sacrifice options)
  
• Availability of Primary and High Schools in the area
  
• State of the art Sporting Complex
  
• Brand new Hospital and Health Care Facilities
  
• Lively community, with markets, music and festivals
  
• Award-winning wine region
  
• 3.5 hours to Newcastle and Sydney
  

There's a reason Mudgee has been voted Australia's Top Tourism Town two years running!

Ulan West Mine is located a short drive from the picturesque town of Mudgee, an area renowned for its world class wineries and tourist activities. The town boasts modern, first class educational and medical facilities along with an array of retail outlets. This opportunity offers a country like residential lifestyle while not foregoing the facilities and conveniences of a major city. At Ulan West Underground you will be part of a dynamic high performing team using the most advanced technology available to achieve the highest possible operating standards efficiently and safely.

For further information, please contact: Lauren Morton, HR Officer 02 6370 9***

Applications close: Thursday 29 February 2024

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