Senior Longwall Service Engineer - Home Every Night, OT

Napean Conveyors; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NEPEAN Longwall seeks a highly experienced Senior Service Engineer – Longwall to join our Mackay workshop. This is not a standard fitter role; you will apply deep longwall knowledge to support rebuilds, investigations and reliability improvements.

Based in Paget, you will work closely with customers, engineering and workshop staff to deliver practical, safe solutions across Australia’s underground coal industry, with a 5/2 roster and significant overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' direct experience working on longwall equipment.
• Underground longwall mining operations experience.
• Strong understanding of AFCs (Armoured Face Conveyors), Beam Stage Loaders (BSL), Crushers, Powered Roof Supports (Shields), Shearers, Hydraulic systems, Gearboxes and drive systems.
• Proven fault-finding and troubleshooting capability.
• Strong communication and technical reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, assessments and failure investigations of longwall equipment.
• Lead overhaul, repair and rebuild activities.
• Provide specialist technical advice and troubleshooting support.
• Analyse equipment performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support engineering teams with product development and reliability initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Mentor and support workshop personnel through the sharing of technical expertise.
• Assist customers with maintenance strategies and equipment performance solutions.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and to the highest quality standards.

Skills

Longwall expertise

Troubleshooting

Mechanical Fitter background

Education

Mechanical Trade Qualification

Job description

NEPEAN Longwall seeks a highly experienced Senior Service Engineer – Longwall to join our Mackay workshop. This is not a standard fitter role; you will apply deep longwall knowledge to support rebuilds, investigations and reliability improvements.

Based in Paget, you will work closely with customers, engineering and workshop staff to deliver practical, safe solutions across Australia’s underground coal industry, with a 5/2 roster and significant overtime opportunities.