Longwall Move Operators

Chandler Macleod; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation and meals provided

DIDO role

Job summary

Chandler Macleod in Queensland offers an immediate start for experienced Underground Longwall Move Operators at Broadmeadow Mine near Moranbah. You’ll join the underground Longwall Move team to support recovery, relocation and installation activities on a rotating 7/7 roster with day and night shifts.

Camp accommodation and meals are provided, with DIDO options. Applicants should have current underground coal mining experience, Longwall Move or related competencies, and full Australian working

Qualifications

• Demonstrated underground coal mining experience.
• Longwall Move, Longwall installation or Longwall recovery experience.
• Current Standard 11 underground competencies and Coal Board Medical.
• Full Australian working rights and a current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Support Longwall recovery and installation activities.
• Operate equipment used during Longwall Move work.
• Assist with movement of Longwall equipment and materials.
• Support outbye and secondary-support activities.
• Complete equipment pre-starts and report defects.
• Work alongside operators, tradespeople and supervisors.
• Follow lifting, isolation, transport and underground work controls.
• Contribute to safe completion of move activities within schedule.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Longwall Move experience

Site authorisations

Driver's licence

Education

Standard 11 underground competencies

Queensland Coal Board Medical

Job description

Chandler Macleod is seeking experienced Underground Longwall Move Operators for an immediate workforce requirement at Broadmeadow Mine near Moranbah.

The opportunity

• Immediate starts available
• 7/7 rotating roster
• Day and night shifts
• Short-term requirement currently expected through to the end of January
• Potential for extension
• Camp accommodation and meals provided
• DIDO role

About the role

You will work as part of the underground Longwall Move team, supporting the safe and efficient execution of equipment recovery, relocation and installation activities. Depending on your experience, competencies and site authorisations, the work may include:

• Supporting Longwall recovery and installation activities
• Operating equipment used during Longwall Move work
• Assisting with the movement of Longwall equipment and materials
• Supporting outbye and secondary-support activities
• Completing equipment pre-starts and reporting defects
• Working alongside operators, tradespeople and supervisors
• Following lifting, isolation, transport and underground work controls
• Contributing to the safe completion of move activities within the required schedule

About you

To be considered, you will need:

• Demonstrated underground coal mining experience
• Previous Longwall Move, Longwall installation or Longwall recovery experience
• Current Standard 11 underground competencies
• Current Queensland Coal Board Medical
• Current driver’s licence
• Signed training transcripts or relevant site authorisations
• Competencies relevant to the equipment you will operate
• Ability to work a rotating 7/7 day and night roster
• Full Australian working rights
• Strong commitment to safe underground work

Previous experience operating Longwall Move or underground materials-handling equipment will be highly regarded.