Experienced Underground Operator
Description
Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life.
Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.
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Competitive Salary & $6,000 Regional Allowance
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Strong Safety Culture & Impressive UG Working Conditions
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2023 NSW Underground Coal Production Record
Join a record ‑ breaking, high ‑ performance longwall operation and build your career with some of the best people and equipment in the business.
About Ulan West
Ulan West is a modern, high ‑ production underground longwall coal mine in the Western Coalfields of NSW. Commissioned in 2012 and built with best ‑ in ‑ class equipment and safety systems, we deliver outstanding operational results while keeping our people safe. Our team culture is proud, supportive and tightly knit — if you want to belong to a workplace where people are seen, heard and respected, this is it.
The Role
We’re looking for Experienced Operators to join our underground team. This is more than a job — it’s a pathway to career growth with hands ‑ on work, the latest mining technology and a team that will help you progress.
Key Responsibilities
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Safely and effectively operate and/or maintain machinery to a standard and quality required to meet target outputs.
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Be a motivated and positive team player and contribute to team results.
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Comply with all Health & Safety requirements
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Attend monthly training days.
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Comply with the Mine Operating System within your area of responsibility.
You’ll succeed if you have
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Underground Coal Mining experience.
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Strong safety mindset and commitment to safe work practices.
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Good communication skills and a team ‑ first attitude.
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Ability to obtain any site ‑ specific mining certifications and medicals required.
What we offer
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Work with state ‑ of ‑ the ‑ art longwall equipment and modern underground infrastructure
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A genuine team culture — comradery, mutual respect and a supportive environment
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Clear development pathways for all roles
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Competitive pay and benefits (details provided on application)
Employee Benefits
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Gym Subsidies and Pool Season Passes
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Access to Glencore’s Fit for Life program – including retail and health discounts
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Relocation assistance
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Novated Leasing & Salary Packaging
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Remote area housing assistance (salary sacrifice options)
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Early Intervention Programs
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EAP Assistance
Location & Roster
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Based at Ulan West, about a 45min drive from Mudgee, NSW.
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Availability of Primary and High Schools in the area
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State-of-the-art Sporting Complex
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New Hospital and Health Care Facilities
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Lively community, with markets, music and festivals
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Award-winning wine region
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3.5 hours to Newcastle and Sydney
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Rosters available include
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Mid-week Day
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Mid-week Afternoon
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Mid-Week Night
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Weekend Day
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Weekend Nights
How to apply
Click Apply below. For questions about the role or roster, contact Lauren Morton 0427 216 756 .
Ulan West is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome people who will bring a positive, safety ‑ focused approach to our team.
Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.