ABOUT US

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

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

At Maxwell Underground Mine we value our people and want our workforce to have a sense of purpose and the opportunity 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 plays a critical part in supporting operational performance by aligning equipment reliability and maintenance practices with the mine’s engineering standards and business objectives.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and continuously improve of the maintenance strategies for the responsible asset group with best practice methodology to meet the safety and operational objectives of the business.
• Oversee and execute the introduction to site of all underground diesel plant, attachments and associated ancillary equipment in line with sites engineering standards.
• Scope, plan and manage the execution of equipment overhauls to meet relevant legislative requirements in line with the business’ objectives for cost, schedule, equipment safety and performance.
• Ensure all plant in the responsible asset group is provided and maintained in compliance with relevant Australian Standards, industry guidelines and legislative requirements.
• Effectively manage the planning, scheduling and execution of maintenance activities and maintain accurate equipment history records through the mines CMMS and asset record database.
• Monitor equipment performance and reliability through collection of and analysis of key plant performance data including availability, down time, maintenance inputs, condition monitoring results and performance testing.
• Develop and execute improvement strategies for identified equipment performance issues in a timely manner to maximize equipment performance and reliability.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you will:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Underground Coal Mining.
• Mechanical Trade Qualification and/or Mechanical Engineering Qualification.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and industry guidelines
• Sound knowledge of underground mining equipment and machinery.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• AS3584 Maintenance Qualification (ExDES) would be advantageous as would knowledge of PULSE Maintenance System (CMMS).

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

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Competitive remuneration package with robust employee benefits
• Comprehensive salary packaging through Maxxia
• Extensive support through Malabar’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Long-term career opportunities with 25-year mine life
• Thriving company culture focused on internal promotion and career development.

For information on Malabar Resources Ltd and the Maxwell Underground Mine, please visit www.malabarresources.com.au

Direct applications ONLY will be considered at this time.