Underground Mechanical Fitter Apprentice - 9-Day Fortnight

MRAEL; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9‑day fortnight roster

DIDO camp accommodation available

Apprentice Wellness Program

Long-term career pathway

Mentorship from Apprentice & E‑Consult

Job summary

MRAEL has partnered with Peabody Energy to offer a Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship commencing January 2027, hosted at Centurion Mine. This fixed-term program provides structured on‑the‑job training under experienced tradespeople within Queensland's newest underground longwall operation.

You will complete trade training, undertake on-site maintenance and fault finding of underground equipment, and work with a safety-focused team to develop your skills toward becoming a qualified tradesperson.

Qualifications

• Interest in mechanical equipment and a willingness to learn.
• Year 12 completed or equivalent; Pass in Pre-vocational English and Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Complete trade training, workplace competencies and apprenticeship requirements
• Assist with the maintenance and repair of underground mining equipment, including conveyors, pumps, hydraulic systems and longwall infrastructure
• Participate in planned maintenance activities and breakdown response
• Develop skills in fault finding across hydraulic and mechanical systems
• Comply with site procedures, standards and contribute to a strong safety culture
• Work collaboratively with the maintenance team to support reliable mining operations

Skills

Mechanical interest

Safety culture

Teamwork

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (MEM30219)

Job description

MRAEL has partnered with Peabody Energy to offer a Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship commencing January 2027, hosted at Centurion Mine. This fixed-term program provides structured on‑the‑job training under experienced tradespeople within Queensland's newest underground longwall operation.

You will complete trade training, undertake on-site maintenance and fault finding of underground equipment, and work with a safety-focused team to develop your skills toward becoming a qualified tradesperson.