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Mechanical coordinator

Mackay
Fitzroy
USD 104,000 - USD 130,878 a year
Posted: 11 September
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Build a future with Fitzroy

Fitzroy Mining Operations is a new force in the Queensland metallurgical coal mining industry with a portfolio of existing operations and a pipeline of growth projects. In our short history, we have successfully reinvigorated operations at Carborough Downs underground mine, breathed new life into the Broadlea open cut and we also have our new underground longwall mine at Ironbark No.1.

Our team is driven, united, and proud of our shared successes. We trust in each other and in our collective potential. With a commitment to innovation and strong leadership, we provide a rewarding and dynamic work environment supported by our people-first approach to coal mining.

About the role

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent at Ironbark No.1, the Mechanical Longwall Coordinator primarily focuses on coordinating and planning mechanical maintenance activities, allocating personnel and equipment to activities, and reporting outcomes to achieve production and maintenance targets. All this needs to be achieved whilst complying with safety, production, budgetary and environmental objectives.

Key Responsibilities of the role will include:

* The planning and coordination of mechanical maintenance which include, statutory, routine, and predictive maintenance within the underground Longwall.
* Provide technical advice and attend to breakdowns where required.
* Supervision of major maintenance outage to deliver on-time start-up.
* Actively participate in root cause analysis and defect elimination to deliver equipment reliability.
* Perform mechanical inspections and conducting audits to ensure that all mechanical work is being carried out to legislative requirements and mine standards.
* Coaching and mentoring of mechanical trades.
* Planning, coordination and execution of longwall panel retreat and relocations.
* Site introduction of new and overhauled equipment and commissioning.

Got what it takes?

* Mechanical trade qualification or engineering degree
* Significant previous experience working in underground coal operations with at least 2 years' experience as a Mechanical Coordinator.
* 5 years' experience in a supervisory/leadership role
* Supervisor Qualifications (G1,8,9 and G2)
* Standard 11 – Surface and Underground
* Current Driver's licence
* Demonstrated commitment to safety and ability to foster and maintain a positive safety culture
* Strong leadership and ability to motivate a high performing team
* Strong interpersonal skills with excellent communication both written and verbal.
* Demonstrated problem solving skills with a "can do" attitude.
* Proficient in computer systems including MS Office, Pulse (or similar) databases etc.
* Flexible work attitude and sound work ethic.

Fitzroy Benefits for you

* This role is Moranbah based; providing great lifestyle options just 2 hours from Mackay and the Whitsunday coast.
* Choose to live in Moranbah and receive accommodation assistance or choose DIDO/FIFO with company funded accommodation options.
* 9-day fortnight roster – 5/2/4/3
* Great salaries to attract and retain the right people
* Salary sacrifice available for novated car leasing and FIFO flights
* Personal development encouraged with reimbursement for approved study programs

Our Operating Philosophy

To deliver our objective, we will conduct ourselves in accordance with the following:

* We each do what we say we are going to do.
* We deal with each other honestly and with respect.
* We work with our people to ensure that they are safe, so they go home healthy and unharmed from their work activities.
* We want our people to be rewarded fairly for their efforts.
* We want our people to believe that they have a future with the company and that they can personally grow within the business.

We want our people to believe that they have a future with the company and that they can personally grow within the business.

We are careful when selecting people to make sure that we get the right "fit" and that we select people who share our values: taking ownership; drive to improve; giving it a go; fostering collaboration; perseverance while demonstrating self-awareness.

If you think that you have the necessary qualifications, experience, and passion to achieve your full potential then Fitzroy sounds like the right place for you, apply now

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