**About the Business**
- **Permanent Role**:
- **Be based at Yancoal Mount Thorley Warkworth**:
- **Work for a well renowned national company**
We are Australia's largest pure-play coal producer generating over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia.
Owned and Operated by Yancoal Australia, Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) is an open cut mine that provides the opportunity to live and work locally. Located 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the beautiful Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, MTW relies on both dragline and load haul systems for their continuous operations. The MTW Mine is the largest open cut operation in the region, employing approximately 1,450 people who reside in the local and surrounding communities.
**Job Tasks and Responsibilities**
- MTW's CHPP is currently seeking a Production Technician (Mechanical) to join the team on a fulltime basis. Working a 12 Hour Day/ Night rotating roster and reporting to the CHPP Production Supervisor, your primary responsibilities will be to operate all areas of the Coal Preparation plant in line with production schedules.
- The role will require you to:
- Operate and monitor the preparation plant to optimise production and quality at all times;
- Provide a timely response to operational and maintenance issues to ensure targets are met;
- Inspect and monitor coal processing;
- Complete allocated preventative maintenance tasks and inspections as assigned;
- Maintain cleanliness of all areas of the CHPP;
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives including production and safety improvements.
**Skills and Experience**
- To be successful in the role you will also display the following skills and attributes:
- Mechanical Trade qualification;
- Sound knowledge of operating systems specific to the CHPP;
- Ability to communicate effectively by sharing knowledge with others and helping the team;
- Pro-active approach to problem solving with the ability to work well under pressure;
- Industry relevant qualifications (High Risk licenses);
- Sound computer literacy, preferably with an understanding of SAP systems.
- Trainer & Assessor qualification highly regarded.
- Along with strong technical knowledge you will also possess strong work ethic, excellent communication, proven commitment to safety, ability to work in a dynamic team and a 'can do' approach to work challenges. You must have a commitment to continuous improvement, working safely and meeting environmental standards.
**Benefits**
- Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:
- 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
- Discounted private health insurance
- Study assistance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to financial education and banking discounts
- Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
- Service recognition rewards
- Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants
**Applications close Sunday 1 June 2025.**
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