Mechanical Tradesperson

Ulan Coal Mines Pty Ltd. Company; Hebden; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership support

Site culture

Remuneration package

Professional development

Health & welfare

Career growth

Hunter Valley location

Job summary

Glencore operates Mt Owen/Glendell within the Hunter Valley, NSW, seeking Mechanical Tradespeople to maintain heavy earth-moving plant on lifestyle rosters. You will report to the Maintenance Supervisor, focusing on safety, quality, and reliability while supporting leadership values and site culture.

The position offers a permanent full-time roster with an attractive remuneration package and opportunities for mentoring, coaching, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Mechanical tradesperson with trade qualification and open cut mining experience.
• Experience operating heavy mobile equipment (CAT, Liebherr, Hitachi) preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP or other maintenance management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain modern heavy earth-moving plant and equipment to high standards.
• Work safely to achieve availability and reliability targets and improve maintenance performance.

Skills

Trade qualification

Open cut mining experience

Heavy mobile equipment

Safety procedures

Team player

Communication skills

SAP experience

Education

Certificate III Engineering

Mechanical Trade or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life.

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

Mt Owen/Glendell Operations (MGO) is an open cut mining operation which utilises truck and excavator mining methods to produce thermal and semi-soft coking coal, which is predominantly exported for domestic power generation and use in steel production. We are located within the Hunter Coalfields at Hebden in the Upper Hunter Valley of New South Wales.

We are looking for motivated and reliable Mechanical Tradespeople to join our team. Working a lifestyle roster and reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor you will be effectively maintaining modern, heavy earth moving plant and equipment to a high standard.

Safety focused with a positive attitude you will be focused on quality, achieving availability and reliability targets and driving maintenance performance.

The essential requirements for success in this role:

• A Mechanical Trade Qualification (Certificate III Engineering, Mechanical Trade or equivalent)
• Experience in an Open Cut Coal Mining environment
• Skilled working on heavy mobile equipment such as Caterpillar, Liebherr and/or Hitachi
• Experience and understanding of working under safety rules, policies and procedures
• A team player that's able work well in a dynamic environment
• Solid communication skills
• Experience with maintenance management systems such as SAP (desirable)

You will have a high regard for the value of teamwork and the provision of visible leadership. The above qualities must be exercised with a strong work ethic to ensure MGO's key values of Safety, Responsibility, Simplicity, Integrity, Openness and Entrepreneurialism are achieved.

Benefits and Perks:

• Leadership Capability/Support: Supported by highly experienced leaders, you will be set up for success.
• Site Culture: Our culture is unique where our site is renowned for its good culture, diversity, and supportive team approach.
• Renumeration/Roster: This position is permanent full time, working a lifestyle roster with an attractive renumeration package.
• Development: At MGO, we are highly focused on developing our people and providing mentoring, coaching and education assistance, to enhance skills.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Gym membership available for you and your partner.
• Career: Direct employment with an industry leader.
• Location: Lifestyle location in the beautiful Hunter Valley

For further information please contact:

Dean Bell, Maintenance Superintendent

Mobile: [phone] or Email: [e-mail]

Applications close: Sunday, 22nd November 2026

Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.