Mechanical Fitter (Drill)

Glencore Coal

Rolleston

On-site

AUD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

7 on 7 off roster
Competitive remuneration package
BIBO options from Yeppoon, Rockhampton
Above award leave
Gym, pool and tennis facilities
Employee Assistance Program
Salary sacrifice options
Private health insurance
Education assistance for all positions

Job summary

Glencore Rolleston Open Cut invites an experienced Mechanical Drill Fitter to join the Field Maintenance team. You will be responsible for mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting and preventative tasks on heavy mining equipment, reporting to the Field Maintenance Supervisor.

The role requires a minimum of 3+ years post-trade mining experience, experience on 600t class excavators and mining drills, a safe, proactive approach and the ability to work autonomously or in a team.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years post-trade experience in a mining environment.
  • Experience with 600t class excavators and mining drills.
  • Able to work autonomously and in a team.
  • Experience in open-cut coal mining.
  • Strong safety mindset and ability to influence culture.
  • Proven problem-solving skills; team player.
  • Experience with SAP.
  • Proficient in SIS and reading hydraulic schematics.

Responsibilities

  • Maintaining safety performance and culture through teamwork.
  • Providing mechanical maintenance and services.
  • Troubleshooting and locating/solving unplanned breakdowns.
  • Performing preventative maintenance.
  • Ensuring work meets trade standards and availability targets.
  • Maintaining onsite maintenance systems and data integrity.
  • Liaising with key personnel for improvements.
  • Identifying, assessing and controlling workplace hazards.

Skills

Mining experience
Autonomous work
Teamwork
Safety mindset
Problem solving

Tools

SAP
SIS
Hydraulic schematics

Job description

Rolleston Open Cut is a 16Mtpa thermal coal mine located in the southern Bowen Basin in Central Queensland. With a long life of mine and low operating costs, the mine has a bright outlook. Since 2005, we have grown to become one of the largest surface mines in Australia, whilst continuing to foster a culture underpinned by safety, achievement, flexibility and teamwork to improve the skills of each and every person on the mine site every day. We are a hands-on team who all work together to meet our objectives. No job or day is the same with us, and we never miss an opportunity to share, learn and improve.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Rolleston Open Cut is a 16Mtpa thermal coal mine located in the southern Bowen Basin in Central Queensland. With a long life of mine and low operating costs, the mine has a bright outlook. Since 2005, we have grown to become one of the largest surface mines in Australia, whilst continuing to foster a culture underpinned by safety, achievement, flexibility and teamwork to improve the skills of each and every person on the mine site every day. We are a hands-on team who all work together to meet our objectives. No job or day is the same with us, and we never miss an opportunity to share, learn and improve.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Job Description
About the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Mechanical Drill Fitter to join our dynamic and successful team. As a valued member of the Field Maintenance team and reporting directly to the Field Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

  • Maintaining a high level of positive safety performance and workplace culture through teamwork, personal commitment, and application of the company values.

  • Providing mechanical maintenance and services

  • Trouble shooting and the ability to located and solve unplanned breakdowns with attention to detail and in a timely manner.

  • Performing preventative maintenance.

  • Ensure all work is performed to trade standards, following the plan and specifications, and meets desired availability targets

  • Maintaining our onsite maintenance systems and ensure the integrity of recorded data is compliant

  • Liaise with key personnel and share ideas for overall improvement outcomes

  • Identify, assess and control workplace hazards

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • 3+ Years post trade experience in a mining environment

  • Have previous experience working on 600t Class Excavators and Mining Drills

  • Able to work both autonomously and as a part of a team

  • Previous experience in a similar role, in an open-cut coal mine

  • Excellent safety mindset with the ability to positively influence the culture at Rolleston

  • Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a team environment

  • Experience with SAP

  • Be proficient with SIS and able to read Hydraulic Schematics

About Rolleston Open Cut

We have worked hard to foster a culture that is guided by our People Values, to ensure our employees feel they belong, are recognised, feel valued and rewarded.

Here are just some of the benefits we offer:

  • Work life balance with 7 on 7 off roster

  • Highly competitive remuneration package

  • BIBO options from Yeppoon, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Gladstone with additional routes under review (Wages only)

  • Above award Annual Leave entitlement

  • Gym, pool, and tennis court facilities at a family friendly village

  • Inclusive culture that promotes real change

  • Passionate and dedicated leadership team

  • Professional training and development opportunities, including upskilling, and education assistance for all positions

  • Generous private health insurance benefit

  • Fit for Life Program offers exclusive discounts and access to a range of educational tools to build the skills to help you remain fit for life.

  • Avis hire vehicle discount

  • The ability to salary sacrifice, super and novated leasing

  • Employee Assistance Program through Converge International

Applications close 30 days from the date advertised.

All internal applicants should discuss their interest in this position with their Manager prior to submitting an application.

If you value achievement, career progression, a challenge and are keen to continue to develop and learn, we welcome your application.

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