Underground Mechanical Fitters

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Location
Paget, Queensland
Category
Mining Resources & Energy
Salary
$130 - $150 Yearly
Posted
06-Nov-2026
Work type
Contract
Contact
Stephen Templeton
Reference
194063
Chandler Macleod is seeking experienced Underground Longwall Move Operators for an immediate workforce requirement at Broadmeadow Mine near Moranbah.

The opportunity
  • Immediate starts available
  • 7/7 rotating roster
  • Day and night shifts
  • Short-term requirement currently expected through to the end of January
  • Potential for extension
  • Camp accommodation and meals provided
  • DIDO role
About the role
You will work as part of the underground Longwall Move team, supporting the safe and efficient execution of equipment recovery, relocation and installation activities.
Depending on your experience, competencies and site authorisations, the work may include:
  • Supporting Longwall recovery and installation activities
  • Operating equipment used during Longwall Move work
  • Assisting with the movement of Longwall equipment and materials
  • Supporting outbye and secondary-support activities
  • Completing equipment pre-starts and reporting defects
  • Working alongside operators, tradespeople and supervisors
  • Following lifting, isolation, transport and underground work controls
  • Contributing to the safe completion of move activities within the required schedule
About you
To be considered, you will need:
  • Demonstrated underground coal mining experience
  • Previous Longwall Move, Longwall installation or Longwall recovery experience
  • Current Standard 11 underground competencies
  • Current Queensland Coal Board Medical
  • Current driver’s licence
  • Signed training transcripts or relevant site authorisations
  • Competencies relevant to the equipment you will operate
  • Ability to work a rotating 7/7 day and night roster
  • Full Australian working rights
  • Strong commitment to safe underground work
Previous experience operating Longwall Move or underground materials-handling equipment will be highly regarded.

Apply now
Apply with an up-to-date resume and copies of your underground training transcripts or authorisations. Your application should clearly show:
  • Longwall Move projects completed
  • Whether your experience involved recovery, installation or both
  • Equipment operated
  • Current underground competencies
  • Earliest available commencement date
Apply now

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