Underground Longwall Move Operator Experienced

WorkPac; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

Meals provided

DIDO role

Weekly pay with WorkPac

Job summary

WorkPac is seeking an experienced Longwall Operator for an underground coal operation in Queensland. The role focuses on operating longwall equipment, supporting production targets, and maintaining safety standards in a demanding mining environment.

You will perform pre-start checks, monitor equipment, and collaborate with maintenance and production teams to maximise efficiency. Camp accommodation and meals are provided, and the role is DIDO with a 7/7 roster and 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Underground longwall mining experience is essential.
• Standard 11 certification.
• Coal Board Medical and a valid driver's licence required.
• Full Australian working rights and strong safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Operate longwall equipment in line with mine plans and operational requirements.
• Support longwall production activities to achieve targets.
• Conduct pre-start inspections and report defects.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify potential issues.

Skills

Longwall mining

Underground operations

Safety culture

Teamwork

Education

Standard 11

Coal Board Medical

Driver's Licence

Job description

Job details

Key Selling Points

• $88.00 per hour
• 7/7 roster with rotating day and night shifts (12 hour shifts)
• Camp accommodation and meals provided
• DIDO role

About Our Client

Our client is a leading underground coal mining operation focused on maintaining safe, productive, and efficient mining practices. They are seeking experienced Longwall Operators to join their underground workforce and support safe and efficient longwall production activities.

What You Will Be Doing

• Operating longwall equipment in accordance with mine plans and operational requirements.
• Supporting longwall production activities to achieve operational targets.
• Conducting pre-start inspections and reporting equipment defects.
• Monitoring equipment performance and identifying potential issues.
• Maintaining compliance with site safety procedures and underground mining regulations.
• Assisting with longwall moves and associated production activities as required.
• Working collaboratively with production and maintenance teams to maximise operational efficiency.

What You Will Need

• Proven underground longwall mining experience (essential).
• Current Standard 11.
• Current Coal Board Medical.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Full Australian working rights.

What's in it for you?

• $88.00 per hour.
• 7/7 rotating roster (days and nights).
• 12 hour shifts.
• Camp accommodation and meals provided.
• DIDO role.
• Opportunity to work within a highly skilled underground mining team.
• Weekly pay with WorkPac.

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.