Mechanical Coordinator – Longwall
Job Summary:
This is a key position responsible for coordinating and planning mechanical maintenance activities, allocating personnel and equipment to activities, and reporting outcomes to achieve production and maintenance targets at the underground longwall mine.
* Plan and coordinate mechanical maintenance, including statutory, routine, and predictive maintenance within the underground longwall.
* Provide technical advice and attend to breakdowns where required.
* Supervise major maintenance outages to deliver on-time start-up.
* Actively participate in root cause analysis and defect elimination to deliver equipment reliability.
* Perform mechanical inspections and conduct audits to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and mine standards.
* Coach and mentor mechanical trades staff.
* Plan, coordinate, and execute longwall panel retreat and relocations.
* Site introduce new and overhauled equipment and commission it.
About You:
The ideal candidate will have a mechanical trade qualification or engineering degree, significant previous experience working in underground coal operations, and at least 2 years' experience as a Mechanical Coordinator. They should also possess supervisor qualifications, standard 11 surface and underground certifications, and a current driver's license. Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety are essential for this role.