Anglo American Steelmaking Coal Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast‐furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world. In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland's Bowen Basin, and have additional joint‐venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in North West Queensland and Western Australia.
Job Description
As a Mine Trades Technician – Mechanical in the Workshop, you will carry out planned and breakdown maintenance on a wide range of underground coal mining equipment in a controlled workshop environment. Working alongside experienced tradespeople, you will further develop your fault‐finding and diagnostic skills while contributing to equipment rebuilds, component overhauls, and change‐outs.
This role requires a strong commitment to safety, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset focused on identifying defects and continuous improvement opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform planned and breakdown maintenance on underground mining equipment, including pumps, diesel equipment, and fixed plant within the workshop
* Assist with equipment rebuilds, overhauls, and component change‐outs to support underground operations
* Work alongside experienced tradespeople to develop strong fault‐finding and diagnostic capability
* Interpret SAP work orders, maintenance instructions, engineering drawings, and OEM manuals
* Ensure all work is completed in line with site safety, statutory, and environmental requirements
* Proactively identify equipment defects and improvement opportunities
* Accurately complete maintenance documentation and inspection reports
* Participate in pre‐starts, toolbox talks, and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
* Certificate III in Engineering: Mechanical (or equivalent)
* Current Standard 11 (Surface & Underground)
* DES and brake test qualifications will be highly regarded
* Proven experience in mechanical maintenance within an underground coal mining environment
* Demonstrated ability to deliver best‐practice mechanical maintenance
* Strong commitment to safety and adherence to site standards
* High attention to detail and quality of workmanship
* Eagerness to learn, develop technical capability, and progress within the mining industry
Additional Information
* 7 on, 7 off roster
* DIDO, FIFO (salary sacrifice), Residential options available
* Subsidised accommodation available
* Attractive salary, annual bonus
What we Offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you'll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too.
Background checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.
Inclusion and Diversity
At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.
Safety Commitment
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day's work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we're also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.
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