MRAEL have partnered with Peabody Energy to offer a Mechancial Fitter Apprenticeship, commencing January 2027, hosted at Centurion Mine.
Owned and operated by Peabody Energy, Centurion Mine is building a high-performing team committed to setting new benchmarks in underground coal mining. Centurion has now transitioned into longwall production, marking a significant step in establishing a world-class underground operation as one of Queensland's newest underground longwall operations.
About the Role:
As an Apprentice, you will follow a structured, industry-specific training plan. You will learn on the job from industry experts while completing your Certificate III in Electrotechnology. This fixed-term position operates on a balanced lifestyle roster, and we strongly encourage local region residents to apply.
You will gain exposure to a range of underground electrical equipment and systems while developing a strong understanding of safe work practices, fault finding, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll work alongside experienced Mechanical Fitters, gain exposure to some of the mining industry's most advanced underground equipment, and receive the training, mentoring and support needed to become a qualified tradesperson.
Key responsibilities include:
Who are we seeking?
In the fixed-term position, the successful candidate will show an ability to work safely in an underground mining environment, demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills, be motivated to learn and develop new skills, and have the ability to work constructively within a team.
The positions will be offered on a roster arrangement. Local residents are encouraged to apply.
Both mature age applicants and students currently completing Year 12 are welcome to apply. If Year 12 has already been completed, the minimum requirement is that candidates achieved a Pass in Pre-vocational English and Mathematics or possess equivalent qualifications.
Female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
What We Are Looking For:
Benefits of this position:
What's Next?
MRAEL are committed to supporting National Reconciliation efforts through the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan, fostering respectful relationships and creating meaningful opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
MRAEL is the leader in providing business solutions through people development, and throughout our 30 years of helping people achieve their potential, we have never lost sight of why we are in business.
Why? To make a difference through quality people development.
How? We overcome challenges through innovation, inspiration and intelligence. We always do what’s right.
Recognised as one of the largest and most experienced education, training and employment providers with a wealth of local knowledge and experience, MRAEL has successfully employed and managed over 13,000 apprentices and trainees in a diverse range of trades and industry sectors, and has expanded throughout Queensland.
Through our services as a Registered Training Organisation, Group Training Organisation, Senior Vocational College and Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider, MRAEL has consistently delivered comprehensive apprentice solutions, training and workforce development to both businesses and apprentices. Our diverse range of services stretch beyond simply managing - we are attracting and building tomorrow’s leaders, today!
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