Maintenance Trade Supervisor

About the Company

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

• Advance Your Mining Career at Ulan West
• Trade Opportunities: Work with Best‑in‑Class Equipment at Ulan West
• Competitive Salary & $16,000 Regional Allowance

Join a record‑breaking, high‑performance longwall operation and build your career with some of the best people and equipment in the business.

About the Role

An opportunity exists for a Mechanical Maintenance Trade Supervisor to join the Ulan West Development team.

Key Responsibilities

As the Mechanical Maintenance Trade Supervisor for the Development department, you will report to the Development Mechanical Coordinator and be responsible for:

• Effectively planning and supervising mechanical maintenance to ensure the safety, availability, reliability and performance in the development area of the mine, particularly on Joy 12CM30 miners, Sandvik MB650 miners, Joy 10SC42 shuttle cars, Joy FCT, Joy DMU and Joy FB14 feeder breakers.
• Liaising with shift supervisors, tradespersons and operators regarding the condition and performance of equipment;
• Contributing to the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives regarding development mechanical engineering systems and procedures on site.
• Determining and organising parts, labour and equipment to undertake maintenance plans and major breakdowns;
• Providing technical advice, assistance and development of high-quality mechanical tradespeople & apprentices;

You’ll succeed if you have

• Minimum 3 year’ experience in an underground coal environment;
• Mechanical Trade, Diploma Qualification or Mechanical Engineering Degree;
• Strong technical understanding of maintenance practices on development equipment
• Ideally have experience in supervising a maintenance crew;
• Well-developed communication and problem-solving skills.

What we offer

• Work with state‑of‑the‑art development equipment and modern underground infrastructure
• A genuine team culture — comradery, mutual respect and a supportive environment
• Clear development pathways for all roles
• Competitive pay and benefits (details provided on application)

Employee Benefits

• Gym Subsidies and Pool Season Passes
• Access to Glencore’s Fit for Life program – including retail and health discounts
• Relocation assistance
• Novated Leasing & Salary Packaging
• Remote area housing assistance (salary sacrifice options)
• Early Intervention Programs
• EAP Assistance

Location & Roster

• Based at Ulan West, about a 45min drive from Mudgee, NSW.
• Availability of Primary and High Schools in the area
• State-of-the-art Sporting Complex
• New Hospital and Health Care Facilities
• Lively community, with markets, music and festivals
• Award-winning wine region
• 3.5 hours to Newcastle and Sydney
• Monday to Thursday Dayshift Roster

How to Apply

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For questions about the role or roster, contact Lauren Morton, 0427 216 756.

Ulan West is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome people who will bring a positive, safety‑focused approach to our team.

Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.