Fitter - Field Team at Hunter Valley Operations

Singleton, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Trade Qualification, Open Cut Coal Mining Experience, Computerised Maintenance Management Systems, SAP Knowledge, Safety Compliance, Teamwork, Heavy Earth Moving Equipment Maintenance, Fault Diagnosis, Equipment Repair, High Risk Work Licences, Manual Australian Driver's Licence

Industry

mining

Description

As a large open cut mining operation in the NSW Hunter Valley, HVO is a workplace where you can unearth opportunities. The opportunity to make a difference in a fast paced and exciting environment. To be empowered, have your opinions valued and your efforts rewarded. The opportunity to take charge of your career, starting with this role. HVO is laying the foundation for the future by investing in equipment, technology and our people so we consistently achieve our goals and contribute positively to the environment and the community. So, we are seeking a confident and enthusiastic person who share our values – Think Sharp, Dig In and Care - to join our high performing team. Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation. Job Description Reporting to the Field Maintenance Supervisor, looking after field equipment breakdown repairs and planned work. As an integral member of the Mobile Maintenance team, you will safely and effectively maintain heavy earth moving plant equipment to a high standard and meet required targets. Successful applicants will be willing to actively participate in a culture that focuses on delivery of results through effective teamwork, proactive safety performance and continuous improvement. ABOUT THE ROLE Work on a variety of plant and equipment including Haul Trucks, Watercarts, Dozers, Graders & Loaders (primarily Caterpillar & Komatsu) to keep the operation running smoothly and reduce downtime Diagnose equipment faults and repair in accordance with OEM requirements & site processes Provide maintenance support to the HVO fleet What does a Trade Upgrade with Hunter Valley Operations look like? Hunter Valley Operations has partnered with APT Training to upskill Mechanical Tradesman to Plant Mechanics. The Trade Upskill is an 18–24-month program, consisting of both on the job learning and off-site training at APT Hydraulics training centre in Mayfield for 1 week (Monday – Friday) every 5-6 weeks. Full time, Fixed-term contract Lifestyle Roster Exposure to a range of mining equipment Learn from experienced tradesman and utilise your mechanical experience in the mining industry ABOUT YOU Relevant Mechanical Trade qualification or equivalent Open Cut Coal Mining experience (desirable) Demonstrated exposure to computerised maintenance management systems and knowledge of SAP (desirable) Prioritise safe work and follow No Plan, No Work policies, and procedures Ability to work well in a dynamic team environment A current and valid manual Australian Driver’s licence Experience working with and demonstrated compliance with work area permit systems High Risk Work Licences such as Forklift, EWP & Working at Heights will be highly regarded ROSTER AND LOCATION Lifestyle Roster (12 hour rotating day/night shifts) Based on site at HVO North Facility Working for us isn’t like working at any old mine. We offer you the opportunity to grow and develop, and to manage your work life balance. Providing you with healthy, safe, inclusive and equal opportunity work environment is our priority. Employee benefits include: minimum 5 weeks annual leave market competitive salary a safe and enjoyable workplace where everyone is respected valued and empowered structured training and development to support you progress your career education assistance a generous incentive program health and wellness reimbursement program paid parental leave salary sacrificing options private health insurance subsidies Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Did we mention the Hunter Valley offers a great lifestyle close to city services? If you're looking to unearth opportunities, we want to hear from you! Applications close: 16 November 2025 Based on site at HVO Hunter Valley Operations Location Working for us isn’t like working at any old mine. We offer you the opportunity to grow and develop, and to manage your work life balance. Providing you with healthy, safe, inclusive and equal opportunity work environment is our priority. Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) produces some of the world’s highest quality thermal and semi-soft metallurgical coal for export. Our operation comprising of HVO North and HVO South – are in Lemington near the NSW Upper Hunter town of Singleton. Considering a career with HVO? Located in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, HVO employs over 1,300 people including contractors, and offers great career and lifestyle benefits. We move in excess of 120 million bank cubic metres (MBCM) of material per annum with a fleet that includes two draglines and three rope shovels, supported by a fleet of excavators and haul trucks. Our operation contains two Coal Handling Preparation Plants (CHPPs) and two train loadout facilities and produces a combined 14 million tonnes (Mt) of annual output of thermal and semi-soft coal.

Responsibilities

Maintain heavy earth moving plant equipment to a high standard and meet required targets. Diagnose equipment faults and repair in accordance with OEM requirements and site processes.