Anglo American Australia operates five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in manganese, as well as copper exploration projects under way in North West Queensland. Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.
We are seeking an experienced Longwall Mechanical Production Fitter to join our underground production team at Moranbah North Mine.
This is a hands on role in maintaining and supporting critical longwall equipment to keep the operation running safely, reliably, and efficiently. You will work alongside production, electrical, and maintenance personnel to identify mechanical issues, complete planned maintenance, and respond to equipment breakdowns.
Reporting to the Longwall Mechanical Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:
The longwall is the mine’s primary production area, with equipment availability, operating capability and effective management of delays directly affecting coal production
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
Longwall equipment includes the shearer, AFC and powered roof supports, with mechanical work involving commissioning, installation, maintenance and equipment inspections.
If you are an experienced underground Mechanical Fitter who enjoys working on production equipment, solving mechanical problems and being part of a high-performing longwall crew, we would like to hear from you.
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. Anglo American is a leading global mining company focused on the responsible production of copper, premium iron ore and crop nutrients – future-enabling products that are essential for decarbonising the global economy, improving living standards, and food security. Our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively to unlock enduring value from precious natural resources for our shareholders, for the benefit of the communities and countries in which we operate, and for society as a whole. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.
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13 September 2026
Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date applications may also close before this date.
Anglo American Australia does not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies.
Anglo American is a leading global mining company and our products are the essential ingredients in almost every aspect of modern life. Our portfolio of world-class competitive operations, with a broad range of future development options, provides many of the future-enabling metals and minerals for a cleaner, greener, more sustainable world and that meet the fast growing every day demands of billions of consumers. With our people at the heart of our business, we use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and to mine, process, move and market our products to our customers – safely and sustainably.
As a responsible producer of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum group metals, premium quality iron ore and steelmaking coal, and nickel – with crop nutrients in development – we are committed to being carbon neutral across our operations by 2040. More broadly, our Sustainable Mining Plan commits us to a series of stretching goals to ensure we work towards a healthy environment, creating thriving communities and building trust as a corporate leader. We work together with our business partners and diverse stakeholders to unlock enduring value from precious natural resources for the benefit of the communities and countries in which we operate, for society as a whole, and for our shareholders. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.
