Mine Trades Technician: Mechanical Fitter - Development
Core
Support safe and reliable operation of underground coal mining equipment through planned and breakdown maintenance, installations, and rebuilds.
Role type
Mechanical Fitter (Underground Coal Mining)
Builds
Underground coal mining equipment (conveyors, pumps, diesel equipment, fixed plant)
Domain
Mining (Coal)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, diagnostic capability, interpretation of technical drawings and manuals, safety compliance, maintenance documentation
Preferred skills
Experience with underground coal mine environments, eagerness to learn technical skills, continuous improvement mindset
Technologies
SAP, OEM manuals
Responsibilities
Carry out planned and breakdown maintenance on underground coal mining equipment; Assist with mechanical installations, change-outs, and rebuilds in an underground environment; Interpret maintenance instructions, SAP work orders, drawings, and OEM manuals; Ensure work compliance with site safety, statutory, and environmental requirements; Proactively identify equipment defects and improvement opportunities; Complete maintenance documentation and defect reports; Participate in toolbox talks and continuous improvement initiatives