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The Opportunity

Ulan Underground is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Engineering Manager to provide leadership and direction to the site-based engineering team. We are an established, efficient and high production underground longwall coal mining operation in the western coalfields of NSW. With industry experts and state-of-the-art technology, we are leading exporters in thermal coal.

Reporting to the Operations Manager the role is a key part of the site’s Senior Leadership Team. Key accountabilities include leading the engineering team responsible for all aspects of asset management and statutory engineering compliance for the operation. You will be responsible for preparing and delivering budget outcomes through an effective engineering and maintenance strategy, team development, best practice mining methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives within a safe working environment.

About you

A credible and decisive leader who will be a role model for an achievement-oriented work culture focusing on equipment performance and maintenance of fit for purpose assets for an underground coal mine.  These skills will be coupled with your ability to deliver continuous equipment availabilities and meet statutory requirements whilst achieving budget outcomes for the mine. Your effective communication, strong influencing and negotiating skills will ensure you develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and lead a high performing team.

The successful candidate will have at least five years underground coal mining experience, tertiary qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical engineering and a practising certificate to exercise the key statutory function of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Manager in NSW underground coal mines is essential. This exciting role offers a challenging and rewarding career and an attractive remuneration and benefits package.

When you join Glencore at Ulan Coal Mines at Mudgee, you’ll be moving into more than a new job.  You’ll be joining a company focused on assisting you in taking your career in the direction you want to grow.

Make the move to Mudgee and benefit from:

• Regional Allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Availability of Primary and High Schools
• State of the art Sporting Complex
• Vibrant community, with markets, music and festivals
• Brand new Hospital and Health Care Facilities
• Close proximity to Newcastle, Sydney and Wollongong

Mudgee provides a lifestyle plus, in a town beaming with wineries, cafes, restaurants, pubs, and parks/playgrounds, walkways, dog parks and bike tracks. There is truly something for everyone in the NSW 2022 Top tourist town. A location where your friends and family will want to visit you.

For further information please contact:

Sarah Hall, HR Manager, on 6372 5131

Applications Close:
18 October 2026

For more information about Ulan, click here.

For information about Mudgee, click here.

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