Surface Conveyor Coordinator

Malabar Resources; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Surface Conveyor Coordinator to oversee inspections and maintenance of conveyor systems. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical trade certification and supervisory experience. This role offers competitive remuneration and a collaborative work environment, fostering long-term career growth within the company.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Long-term career opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in supervision of safe conveyor operations and maintenance activities.
• Working knowledge of the Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Act and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily inspections, reporting, and maintenance of conveyor systems.
• Monitor belt performance and recommend improvements.
• Liaise with external contractors for maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Supervision of safe conveyor operations

Leadership skills

Computer literacy

Contractor management

Education

Certificate of proficiency in a mechanical trade

Tools

Pulse Maintenance System

Job description

ABOUT US

The Maxwell Underground Mine, owned by Malabar Resources Ltd has commenced operations at their Hunter Valley site, with production projected of up to 8 million tonnes of coal per annum. With a long life, the underground mine targets high quality coal, with the majority being metallurgical coal.

As an employee of the Maxwell Underground Mine, 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 Mine 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 currently have an opportunity for a Surface Conveyor Coordinator to join our Team. Reporting to the Infrastructure Superintendent, the Conveyor Coordinator is responsible for the online and offline inspections and maintenance activities of all conveyors in the Maxwell infrastructure area.

Key responsibilities:

• Promote a safe working culture and ensure conveyor operations comply with Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, Mining Regulations, and site procedures.
• Coordinate daily inspections, reporting, and housekeeping of conveyor systems, including belt tracking, surveying, splicing, drive systems, and guarding.
• Develop and maintain conveyor inspection schedules, ensuring critical defects are identified and escalated.
• Monitor belt performance, tonnage throughput, and downtime trends to recommend improvements.
• Scope, schedule, and oversee conveyor belt maintenance, repairs, and shutdown works.
• Review maintenance strategies for accuracy / effectiveness, propose improvement opportunities where identified.
• Liaise with external contractors and supervise as required for belt audits, splicing, pulley changes, and component replacements.
• Coordinate with CHPP, Logistics and Infrastructure teams to align conveyor availability with coal production requirements.
• Communicate maintenance requirements, progress, and issues clearly with supervisors and operations teams.
• Ensure conveyor spare parts inventory is managed and critical spares are available

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you will:

• Experience in supervision of safe conveyor operations and maintenance activities.
• Certificate of proficiency in a mechanical trade.
• Proven leadership skills
• Working knowledge of the Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Act and regulations
• High level of computer literacy
• Knowledge of Pulse Maintenance System
• Contractor management skills

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Order 43 medical, including drug and alcohol.

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
• Thriving company culture focused on internal promotion and career development.

For information on Malabar Resources Ltd and the Maxwell Underground Mine, please visit www.malabarresources.com.au

Direct applications ONLY will be considered at this time.