OC Mineworker - Trainee

Surface Extraction Operations Traineeship

Moolarben Coal Operations are currently seeking applications for multiple candidates to commence a Surface Extraction Operations Traineeship in early 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for applicants to join a well-known and prominent mining organisation whilst entering a fixed term placement that will provide both on the job experience and study.

Based at the Moolarben Coal Open Cut which is located approximately 40 kilometres north of Mudgee in the Western Coalfields of NSW you will complete a Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations over an 18-month period.

• An excellent career opportunity to join Moolarben Coal Operations and gain invaluable experience within the mining industry.
• A fixed term, 18-month placement that provides formal on the job training.
• A nationally recognised qualification at the successful completion of theory and practical training.

About the Business

• Join a supportive and results driven team
• Earn as your learn and gain valuable experience in the booming industry of mining
• Live in the award winning, family friendly town of Mudgee

We are Australia’s largest pure-play coal producer generating over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. 

Moolarben Coal mine is Australia’s largest thermal coal producer and has both Underground and Open cut operations producing over 21 million tpa.  It has over 800 employees with employees residing in the beautiful Mudgee area, with all the facilities for a fantastic family lifestyle.   

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

A Surface Extraction Operations Trainee is responsible for a range of tasks including, but not limited to:

• Learn the foundations and content to develop skills and knowledge required in the Surface/Open-Cut Coal Mining Industry
• Operation of Surface Plant and Haulage equipment
• Ability to communicate with other Surface Operators, Processing Plant Operators and Haul Truck Operators via various methods (i.e. verbally, radio, safety cones and hard/ soft barriers etc.)
• Perform manual labour duties & carry out tasks as instructed.
• Ability to identify and learn about environmental hazards in an Open Cut Mining Operation.
• Adhering to Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
• Completing all related course work associated with the Traineeship.  

Skills and Experience

• Willing to undertake an Order 43 Pre-Employment Medical.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a diverse team, have great communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have a high attention to detail.
• Physically fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

Wages 

• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Discounted private health insurance 
• Study assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts 
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role apply today to start an exciting new journey with us.

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