Mobile and Surface Plant Mechanical Coordinator

Malabar Resources; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company in South Africa is seeking a Mobile and Surface Plant Mechanical Coordinator. The successful candidate will ensure the maintenance of a compliant fleet and surface infrastructure. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years experience in underground coal mining and a Mechanical Trade Qualification. This role offers competitive remuneration and long-term career opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Collaborative work environment

Long-term career opportunities

Focus on internal promotion

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in underground coal mining.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and industry guidelines.
• Exhibit a strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve maintenance strategies.
• Manage planning and scheduling of maintenance activities.
• Monitor equipment performance and reliability.

Skills

Underground coal mining experience

Mechanical Trade Qualification

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of mining equipment

Attention to detail

Education

Mechanical Engineering Qualification

Tools

PULSE Maintenance System (CMMS)

Job description

ABOUT US

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

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

At Maxwell Underground Mine, we value our people and aim to provide our workforce with a sense of purpose and opportunities to achieve their career aspirations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

To support our ongoing growth, we currently have an opportunity for a Mobile and Surface Plant Mechanical Coordinator to join our team. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the provision and maintenance of a safe, compliant, and efficient fleet of mobile plant, attachments, ancillary equipment, and surface infrastructure. This role is critical in supporting operational performance by aligning equipment reliability and maintenance practices with the mine's engineering standards and business objectives.

Key responsibilities :

1. Develop, implement, and continuously improve maintenance strategies for the responsible asset group using best practice methodologies to meet safety and operational objectives.
2. Oversee and facilitate the introduction of all underground diesel plant, attachments, and associated ancillary equipment in line with site engineering standards.
3. Scope, plan, and manage equipment overhauls to meet legislative requirements, balancing cost, schedule, safety, and performance.
4. Ensure all plant in the responsible asset group complies with relevant Australian Standards, industry guidelines, and legislative requirements.
5. Manage planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance activities, maintaining accurate equipment history records via the mine's CMMS and asset database.
6. Monitor equipment performance and reliability through data collection and analysis, including availability, downtime, maintenance inputs, condition monitoring, and performance testing.
7. Develop and implement improvement strategies for equipment performance issues to maximize reliability and efficiency.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a minimum of 2 years experience in underground coal mining.
• Hold a Mechanical Trade Qualification and/or Mechanical Engineering Qualification.
• Possess detailed knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and industry guidelines.
• Have a sound understanding of underground mining equipment and machinery.
• Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Possess an AS3584 Maintenance Qualification (ExDES) and knowledge of PULSE Maintenance System (CMMS) would be advantageous.

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

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Competitive remuneration package with comprehensive employee benefits.
• Salary packaging options through Maxxia.
• Extensive support via Malabar's Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Long-term career opportunities with a mine life of 25 years.
• A company culture focused on internal promotion and career development.

For more information on Malabar Resources Ltd and the Maxwell Underground Mine, please visit our website.

Direct applications ONLY will be considered at this time.

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