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We are currently seeking an experienced Auto Electrician (Mechanical Fitter) to join our Wilpinjong mine site. Our Wilpinjong mine is an open-cut mine located 48 kilometres northeast of Mudgee producing a high-quality thermal coal for export and domestic markets. Reporting to the Senior Maintenance Supervisor, the scope of your role will require you to work within the maintenance team, where you’ll be responsible for keeping heavy equipment and processing assets running reliably across a busy industrial site. This position is offered on a lifestyle roster, 5/4/4/5 (Days & Nights) which lets you take advantage from a residential lifestyle in nearby Mudgee district. This job is to carry out preventive and breakdown maintenance to fixed and mobile plant in both underground and open cut environments.
Job Responsibility:
Maintenance and repairs on trucks, mobile plant and fixed equipment
Fault finding, servicing and preventative maintenance on heavy machinery
Supporting shutdowns, breakdown response and reliability work
Working closely with operations teams to minimise downtime
Maintaining safe work practices and compliance with site procedures
Inspect work area and plant for hazards, damage and defects
Examine drawings or specifications to determine work methods, sequence of activities or manufacture of components
Diagnose faults or breakdowns
Estimate time and materials required to complete jobs
Raise orders for materials
Undertake repairs or component changeouts as required
Clean and maintain tools and work area
Train other personnel or apprentices (if required)
Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements
Other duties as assigned by the company
Visibly support and champion Peabody's Mission and Values
Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System
Requirements:
Certificate III minimum (Mechanical or Diesel Fitter)
Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting or similar
Strong experience in heavy industry — manufacturing, quarry, mining, logistics or large-scale industrial environments
Ability to work long hours
Strong diagnostics and fault‑finding experience
Previous experience in a Mechanical Fitter Role
Hands-on experience servicing and maintaining mobile and fixed plant including industrial equipment (dozers, graders and Hitachi excavators)
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and repair mechanical faults
Experience in fitting, assembling, and aligning mechanical components
Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems including CAT VIMS and SIS
Basic knowledge of lubricants and lubrication techniques
Cert III Mechanical/Engineering Trade Certificate (with experience in rollers and rotating equipment)
Trade Certificate - Cert III Mechanical/Engineering Trade
Working at Heights & Confined Space (Within 2 years)
Pass a pre-employment medical
Hold a current driver's license
Safety‑focused with strong reliability and continuous improvement mindset
Experience working within planned maintenance environments
High School Degree or GED Equivalent required
Nice to have:
Exposure to electric trucks desirable
What we offer:
Reducing tax through salary sacrifice options, including up to 50% of your home loan interest / rent PLUS utilities, such as electricity, water etc
Novated vehicle leasing
Discounted Private Health
Over 2,000 Health and Lifestyle benefits with WHEREFIT
An employee recognition program
An Employee assistance program for you and your immediate family