Mechanical Operator - DCPP

GM3; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Annual performance-based bonus

Additional superannuation options

Job summary

GM³ is an Australian metallurgical coal mining entity focused on safe, consistent production and long-term sustainability. Join the Dendrobium Coal Preparation Plant team to monitor and adjust processes, perform inspections, and carry out maintenance tasks on a rotating 12-hour shift that includes weekends.

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will work in a team to ensure safe, efficient plant performance, using SAP for spare parts and maintaining equipment in a heavy industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in process/ heavy industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Adherence to safety standards and ability to identify non-conformances.
• Hands-on mechanical maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting plant equipment and monitoring coal preparation processes.
• Diagnosing and resolving plant performance issues.
• Performing routine mechanical maintenance and cleaning tasks.
• Using SAP to requisition spare parts and equipment.
• Conducting sampling and manual process adjustments.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Safety standards

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitter)

Tools

SAP

Job description

GM³is an emerging Australian metallurgical coal mining entity owned by global investment entity Golden Energy and Resources (GEAR) and M Resources, a market leader in metallurgical coal industry services.

With a focus on safe and consistent production, GM³ will leverage strong operational performance to enable long-term future opportunity from its metallurgical coal assets. GM³ has a strong commitment to long-term sustainability – social performance, environmental management and economic contribution.

We operate two underground metallurgical coal mines, two preparation plants and a logistics chain.Positioned for growth and focused on the future, GM³aims to contribute to the regions surrounding its operations and leverage the capability and experience of its people.

Benefits

• Generous leave entitlements
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Options for additional superannuation contributions

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join the Dendrobium Coal Preparation Plant (DCPP) team to help deliver quality coal products to local and export customers. Reporting to the Team Leader, you’ll work in a team to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous plant performance by monitoring and adjusting the process, carrying out inspections and maintenance tasks as required. This is a rotating 12-hour (day/night) shift role, which includes weekends.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Inspecting plant equipment and monitoring coal preparation processes
• Diagnosing and resolving plant performance issues
• Performing routine mechanical maintenance and cleaning tasks
• Using SAP to requisition spare parts and equipment
• Conducting sampling and manual process adjustments

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Working in a process or heavy industrial/manufacturing plant environment
• Following safety standards and identifying non‑conformances 
• Performing hands‑on  mechanical  maintenance  tasks  starting  value  enc…(use protest‑ ir?…)?

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You will require the following qualifications, skills, and competencies:

• Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitter) - Please note automotive mechanic, plant mechanic, diesel mechanic/fitter, pipe fitter qualifications will not be considered.
• Dogging & Rigging desirable but not essential

GM³ is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce reflective of the communities where we operate. We are proud to offer a recruitment process that is fair, accessible, and equitable for all. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

This job advert will close 28 October 2026