Hydraulic Centre - Workshop Supervisor
Core
Lead hydraulic repairs, rebuilds, and testing for longwall mining equipment while supervising a skilled workshop team.
Role type
Senior IC hydraulic workshop supervisor
Builds
Hydraulic cylinder overhauls, refurbishments, and life cycle support for underground coal mining operations
Domain
Mining equipment maintenance (longwall systems)
Required skills
hydraulic system maintenance, hydraulic cylinder rebuilds, hydraulic testing, fault diagnosis, root cause analysis, team leadership, production scheduling, quality assurance, safety compliance, ERP systems
Preferred skills
underground coal mining equipment experience, supervisory experience in heavy industry, laser cladding knowledge, mechanical trades background
Technologies
ERP systems, Microsoft Office, hydraulic test equipment, lifting equipment
Responsibilities
Supervise a team of 8–10 hydraulic fitters and machinists; plan daily workloads and allocate tasks; lead hydraulic cylinder assessment, repair, rebuild, and testing; support fault diagnosis and provide technical guidance; mentor team members; ensure safety compliance and quality checks; monitor labour utilisation and budgets.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC