Underground Mechanical Lead – Bord & Pillar Mine

Malabar Resources Limited; Muswellbrook; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Malabar Resources Limited invites applications for a Mechanical Coordinator at the Whynot Bord and Pillar Team in the Upper Hunter Valley. The role leads mechanical maintenance, plans scheduled and shutdown works, and ensures safety and compliance across maintenance activities at Maxwell Underground.

Ideal candidates hold a fitter qualification, experience in underground coal mining, and strong problem-solving and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade qualification and fitter ticket.
• Experience leading mechanical maintenance in underground coal mining, preferably bord and pillar.
• Knowledge of underground mining equipment such as continuous miners and shuttle cars.
• Experience managing contractors and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, lead and support the mechanical trade workforce to deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective maintenance outcomes.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate planned, breakdown and shutdown maintenance on the Whynot fleet.
• Ensure compliance with Mechanical Engineering Control Plan and Mine Inspection Plan.
• Improve equipment availability through root cause analysis and condition monitoring.
• Manage mechanical spares, component rebuilds, budgets and contractor resources.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Electrical, Engineering and Supply teams to plan and prioritise maintenance activities.
• Ensure work orders, inspection records and maintenance documentation are accurately maintained.
• Demonstrate a strong safety focus and actively promote site health and safety requirements.
• Support the development of a positive, high-performing working culture.

Skills

Fitter (Mechanical trade)

Maintenance leadership

Underground mining equipment

Contractor management

Computer literacy

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Leadership

Pulse maintenance system

Post-trade qualification

Education

Mechanical Trade Qualification (Fitter)

Tools

Pulse Maintenance System

Job description

Malabar Resources Ltd is an independent Australian-based resources company located in the Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales. Our operations include a Bord and Pillar Mine at Maxwell Underground, which targets high quality metallurgical and thermal coal for domestic and international markets.

As an employee of Maxwell Underground, you will enjoy the excitement and challenge of taking your experience and knowledge to build an operation that is better, safer, and more productive.

At Maxwell Underground we value our people and want our workforce to have a sense of purpose and the opportunity to achieve their career aspirations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

To support our ongoing growth, we are currently seeking a Mechanical Coordinator to join our Whynot Bord and Pillar Team. Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent | Whynot, we are ideally looking for an experienced mechanical maintenance leader with demonstrated problem-solving skills and proven experience coordinating the mechanical maintenance of our Bord and Pillar mining equipment.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Coordinate, lead and support the mechanical trade workforce to deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective maintenance outcomes across the Whynot Bord and Pillar operation.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate planned, breakdown and shutdown maintenance on the Whynot fleet, including continuous miners, shuttle cars, roof bolters, feeder breakers and diesel support equipment.
• Ensure compliance with the Mechanical Engineering Control Plan, Mine Inspection Plan and all statutory mechanical maintenance and inspection requirements.
• Improve equipment availability and reliability through root cause analysis, condition monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage mechanical spares, component rebuilds, budgets and contractor resources to achieve operational and financial targets.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Electrical, Engineering and Supply teams to plan and prioritise maintenance activities.
• Ensure work orders, inspection records and maintenance documentation are accurately maintained.
• Demonstrate a strong safety focus and actively promote site health and safety requirements across the wider team.
• Support the development of a positive, high-performing working culture.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in the role you will have:

• A Mechanical Trade Qualification (Fitter)
• Proven experience in a mechanical maintenance leadership or coordination role within an underground coal mining environment, ideally bord and pillar.
• Sound working knowledge of underground mining equipment, including continuous miners, shuttle cars and diesel equipment.
• Working knowledge of the Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Act and regulations, including Mechanical Engineering Control Plan requirements.
• Experience managing contractors and identifying continuous improvement initiatives.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and strong communication skills.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership skills, including excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of Pulse Maintenance System (or similar) is highly desirable.
• Post-trade or engineering qualifications would be highly regarded

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Competitive remuneration package with robust employee benefits.
• Comprehensive salary packaging through Maxxia.
• Extensive support through Malabar's Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Long-term career opportunities with 25-year mine life.

This position requires a can-do attitude and hands-on approach. The successful candidate must be prepared to contribute effectively to a lean team environment.

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For information on Malabar Resources Ltd, please visit www.malabarresources.com.au

Direct applications ONLY will be considered at this time.

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