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Job Title


Diesel Fitter


Company : Yancoal Australia Ltd


Location : Blackwater, Australia


Created : 2026-03-24


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Roster: 7/7 rotating Day/Night 12hr shifts Location: Blackwater QLD An exciting time to join! A new fleet of machines in 2025 causing expansion & opportunity! About The Business Yarrabee Coal Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yancoal Australia, based in Blackwater Queensland, which is a couple hours west of the Capricorn Coast. We currently have exciting opportunities for qualified Mechanical Engineering Tradespeople to join our dynamic team. With an international sales portfolio, Yarrabee is a proud producer of high quality PCI coal. Yarrabee also manages the Boonal Joint Venture Coal Stockpile and Train Loadout Facility, for both Yarrabee and Jellinbah Mine''s Coal. Operating continuously since 1982 Yarrabee has a strong long term future outlook for ongoing coal production. The site employs a workforce of approximately 400 people, which proudly boasts its integrated close knit culture of people who collectively pull together as a team. Yarrabee Mine''s long history and strong future creates an exciting challenge for developing and navigating the requirements of the future. Yancoal boasts three tier one thermal coal mines in New South Wales together with interests in three other metallurgical and thermal coal mines located in New South Wales and Queensland. At Yancoal our people are our most valuable asset and we invest in developing our management and leadership talent throughout our operations. Job Tasks And Responsibilities Reporting to the Maintenance Crew Supervisor, you will be a part of a dynamic and motivated team. The role will require you to develop a high degree of proficiency and working knowledge of Yarrabees plant and equipment; moreover you must be able to perform service and repairs with minimal supervision from the Crew Supervisor. The successful applicant will have Relevant Trade Qualification Applicable Coal Competencies Current Standard 11 Mine Induction (Surface) Current Queensland Drivers licence Thorough understanding of individual responsibilities in relation to the Coal Mining Safety & Health Act and associated regulations Advanced and proven mechanical knowledge on heavy equipment and fault finding Skills And Experience Sound communication skills Basic computer skills, word processing and spreadsheet Highly skilled and proven ability to identify and diagnose faults on heavy mining equipment Ability to self-manage, prioritise work load and demonstrate a strong work ethic Ability to exercise initiative and work both independently and co-operatively as required Skilled in hazard identification and responsive to safety issues Previous experience in the maintenance of plant and machinery within a mining or heavy industry environment Proven previous experience with fault finding on heavy mining equipment Benefits 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr