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Statutory Mechanical Engineer
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  • Full time
  • Lemington, New South Wales, Australia
  • Maintenance - Middle Management
Job ID JR105391 Closing date 05/01/2026 Last Updated 17/12/2025

Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

United Wambo Joint Venture (UWJV) is an Open Cut coal mine located 16 kilometres west of Singleton in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales. UWJV 50:50 joint venture between United Collieries (Glencore and MEU) and Wambo Coal (Peabody). We commenced operation in 2020 and we are forecast to produce up to 10 million tonnes per annum of saleable thermal and semi-soft metallurgical coal until 2042.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, and as an integral member of the team, the primary purpose of this role is to develop and review mechanical standards, engineering practices and procedures for the life cycle of mechanical plant and installations at the mine. Supervising the installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of mechanical plant at the mine is a critical part of this role.

About you:

  • A Mechanical Engineer Certificate of Competence (surface coal) is a pre-requisite for the role.

  • You will have extensive experience in mining maintenance management systems, policies and procedures, with a proven record of accomplishment in demonstrating strong systems focus and strategic approach to delivering positive outcomes.

  • Your proven relationship building skills will be complemented by well developed, interpersonal and influencing abilities.

  • Understand Statutory functions as per WHS (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation.

  • You will be responsible for leading a small team of Mechanical Engineers and mentoring upcoming talent programs including Graduates and Vacation Students.

This role requires an individual prepared to challenge the norm, drive continuous improvement and who can demonstrate experience in implementing best practice using a fully involved and hands on approach.

In return, here are just some of the benefits we offer: 

  • Direct employment with Glencore – we are a responsible miner of coal that has a track record of operational excellence

  • Winners of Operation of the Year at the 2022 NSW Mining Industry & Suppliers Awards.

  • Highly competitive remuneration package.

  • Annual short-term incentive bonus.

  • 5 weeks Annual Leave per year.

  • Access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave - one of the most generous long service leave schemes of any industry in the country!

  • A tailored Personal Development Plan and access to Education Assistance.

  • Flexible Work Arrangement Policy.

  • 18 week’s Paid Parental Leave including superannuation contributions during periods of both paid and unpaid parental leave.

  • Paid Gym membership.

  • Relocation assistance for you and your family.

For further information please contact Jacques Rossouw, Maintenance & Engineering Manager on 0419981973

Applications close: Sunday, 4 January 2026

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