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Fitter - Maintenance Underground
Gunnedah, NSW, AUPosted 3 months ago
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Job Description
About The Role
Our Fitters help keep things moving underground, maintaining equipment so production can continue safely and efficiently.
We’re after 1 x Fitter to join the team on a mid-week backshift, rotating between afternoon and night shifts.
This role is based in Narrabri, NSW and is available on a residential or DIDO basis (Temporary camp for up to 3 months while you find a room share/rental), OR with relocation assistance on offer. It’s a great opportunity to make a move to a welcoming regional community and enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle.
What You’ll Do
Carry out repairs and preventative maintenance work on underground mining equipment
Maintain plant availability through inspections, fault finding, diagnosis and remediation actions.
Report on defects and update maintenance and production logs
Complete planned and routine maintenance as per schedule.
Provide input into root cause analysis and subsequent resolution of issues affecting equipment reliability.
What You’ll Bring
Australian Recognised Mechanical Trade QualificationMinimum 12-months experience working in an underground mine
Experience working on mining or heavy earthmoving machinery
Ability to work rotating shifts – day, night and afternoon
Ability to meet clean-shaven requirements in line with underground coal mining respiratory safety standards.
Why Whitehaven Coal?
Fully Automated Longwall
Relocation Packages Available
Access to Salary Packaging & Salary Sacrifice Opportunities
26 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Career longevity & progression