Mechanical Tradesperson

Glencore Australia; Ravensworth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Gym membership

Career development

Lifestyle location in Hunter Valley

Job summary

Glencore Australia is seeking motivated Mechanical Tradespeople for Mt Owen/Glendell Operations in the Hunter Valley region. You will maintain heavy earth-moving plant and equipment, work a lifestyle roster, and report to the Maintenance Supervisor.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork. Essential qualifications include a Mechanical Trade Certificate III or equivalent and experience with large equipment such as Caterpillar, Liebherr, or Hitachi.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in open cut coal mining preferred.
• Experience with heavy mobile equipment such as CAT, Liebherr, Hitachi.
• Ability to work under safety rules and procedures.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair heavy earth-moving plant to high standards.
• Operate and troubleshoot maintenance on mobile equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Contribute to reliability and availability targets.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Good communication

Maintenance on CAT/Liebherr/Hitachi

Education

Certificate III Engineering / Mechanical Trade

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:

When you join MGO, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package as outlined below. But more importantly we offer an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are our primary focus. From technical training, leadership training to leadership mentorship and support we aim to bring out the best in our people.

• 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

At MGO, our success is based on the principle that it's "Our People Who Make the Difference".

For further information please contact:

Dean Bell, Maintenance Superintendent

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

Applications close:

Sunday, 22nd November 2026

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