Open Cut Traineeship

Experience Open Cut Operators

Mudgee NSW 2850

About the Business

• Rotating day/night roster
• Earn as you learn and gain valuable experience in the booming industry of Mining
• Live in the award winning, family friend town of Mudgee – Wine region

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. 

OUR OFFERING:

• 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

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Moolarben Coal Operations are currently seeking applications for multiple candidates to commence a Surface Extraction Operations Traineeship in early 2024. 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.

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

NEXT STEPS/RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

• Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
• Only applications with a cover letter and an up-to-date resume will be considered.

Benefits

• We offer competitive remuneration packages for our roles
• A vast range of retail discounts including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants
• Subsidised corporate health insurance for you and your family
• Financial assistance and study leave for relevant qualifications
• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no waiting period
• Multiple types of flexible work arrangements
• Access to financial advice from a leading bank
• Salary Continuance and Life Insurance Cover
• Salary sacrifice options, Service recognition rewards, Employee Assistance Programs

How to apply Yancoal is an equal opportunity employer and encourage those from diverse backgrounds to apply. 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.

Applications close on the 5th January 2024.