Mine Trades Technician: Mechanical Fitter - Development

About the Company

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 Northwest Queensland and Western Australia.

About the Role

As a Mine Trades Technician – Mechanical, you will support the safe and reliable operation of underground coal mining equipment through planned and breakdown maintenance activities. Working closely with experienced tradespeople, you will build strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills while contributing to installations, change‑outs and rebuilds of mechanical equipment. The role requires a strong safety focus, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to identifying equipment defects and improvement opportunities, all while accurately completing maintenance documentation and participating in site safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and breakdown maintenance on underground coal mining equipment, including conveyors, pumps, diesel equipment and fixed plant
• Work alongside experienced tradespeople to develop strog fault‑finding and diagnostic capability
• Assist with mechanical installations, change‑outs and rebuilds in an underground environment
• Interpret maintenance instructions, SAP work orders, drawings and OEM manuals
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with site safety, statutory and environmental requirements
• Proactively identify equipment defects and improvement opportunities
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation and defect reports
• Participate in toolbox talks, pre‑starts and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications & Certifications

• Certificate III in Engineering: Mechanical or equivalent
• Current Standard 11 (Surface & Underground)
• Proven mechanical maintenance experience within an underground coal mine
• Experience delivering best practice mechanical maintenance
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to working according to site standards
• Eagerness to learn, develop technical skills and progress within an underground coal environment

What's On Offer / Benefits

• Full-time, permanent position
• 7 on, 7 off roster
• DIDO, FIFO, Residential options available
• Subsidised accommodation available
• Attractive salary, annual bonus

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.

How we are committed to your safety

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.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process. REF80670B Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date. Recruitment Agencies Anglo American Steelmaking Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.