About us:

HBT GmbH, headquarters in Luenen, NRW, Germany, is a world-class machine manufacturer and fully integrated single solution provider- specialising in systems and equipment for underground coal mining. The company exports its high-performance longwall mining equipment to all major mining markets worldwide, strategically located globally in countries including Australia. 

The core HBT facilities have the capability for research, development, design, manufacture and testing of longwall mining equipment in-house. All HBT products and systems are produced to the highest standards and compliant with international regulatory requirements. 

In addition to machine manufacturing, HBT also manufactures high-quality OE parts and provides world-class support services for their equipment to ensure their customers succeed. 

HBT Services QLD is responsible for the overhauls of longwall machinery across QLD and operates under three (3) plants, being Overhauls, Gearbox repairs and Warehouse.

About the role:

The Project Coordinator is accountable for ensuring that all aspects of project coordination from proposals and estimates to delivery are managed effectively, delivering projects on time, within budget and to the appropriate specifications as agreed in scope.

The Project Coordinator’s Key Responsibilities include:

• Managing the delivery of projects to ensure on time and within budget delivery.
• Preparing project reports to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Coordinating overhauls inspection plan ensuring contract variations are adequately proposed and planned for incorporation.
• Raising requisitions and POs for the procurement of parts.
• Managing and monitoring schedule, costs, and quality for subcontracts arrangements for the duration of the project.
• Monitoring costs as the project progresses.
• Managing and updating Gantt charts to generate reports for labor forecasting.
• Co-ordinating the completion, lodgment, and storage of Manufacturing Data Records (MDR)
• Preparing and developing tender proposals and estimates for projects.
• Preparing project planning documents for the execution of the project.
• Maintaining effective communication with HBT departments to ensure project resources are best managed and allocated to achieve timely completion of the project within budget.

About you:

Knowledge & Experience

• Underground Mining Experience essential.
• Developed Project Management skills and experience, including, estimating, planning, delivery and reporting preferably using MS Projects
• Preference for an electrical background – Trade or Degree Qualified.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen and ability to maintain the integrity of complex quoting templates.
• Excellent numeracy and communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications – Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong focus on safety.

Why Join Us?

You will have the opportunity to be a part of a global organisation operating locally. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to a positive work environment, we encourage you to apply for this role opportunity.