CHPP Electrician

Peabody; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discounted private health

Local living benefit

Novated lease option

WHEREFIT wellness benefits

Employee assistance program

Rewards programs

Job summary

Peabody Energy invites applications for a day shift Electrician to join the CHPP team at our Wilpinjong Mine, an open-cut operation 50 kilometres northeast of Mudgee, dedicated to preparing coal for transport. Reporting to the CHPP Electrical Supervisor, you will maintain fixed plant, read technical manuals, and ensure safe, compliant maintenance and records.

Relocation support available; NSW Electrical supervisor licence or equivalent required; strong safety mindset and teamwork essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold NSW Electrical Supervisor licence or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining fixed plant in a mining environment is required.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and environmental practices.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, maintain, and modify electrical equipment in CHPP.
• Maintain equipment records and documentation of tests and maintenance.
• Follow established procedures for testing, maintenance, and installation of electrical systems.
• Suggest improvements to electrical equipment through the supervisor.
• Adhere to safety rules and company policies.
• Assist in maintaining spare parts and orderly work areas.
• Read technical manuals and prints; complete paperwork and simple algebra as required.

Skills

Fixed plant maintenance

Safety focus

Team player

Education

NSW Electrical supervisor licence or equivalent

Job description

Relocation support can be offered for this role!

We are currently seeking a day shift Electrician to join our Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP) team at our Wilpinjong Mine. Our Wilpinjong mine is an open cut mine located 50 kilometres northeast of Mudgee producing a high-quality thermal coal for export and domestic markets.

Reporting to the CHPP Electrical Supervisor, the day shift electrician will utilise their skills and qualifications to maintain fixed plant used to prepare coal for transportation to domestic power generators and export shipping terminals.

Key duties of the role include, but not limited to:

• Responsible to the CHPP Electrical Supervisor for the inspection, repair, maintenance and approved modifications of electrical equipment.
• Maintain complete equipment records and documentation related to tests, maintenance, modifications, and repairs.
• Responsible for following the test, maintenance, and installation procedures established as acceptable for the equipment under the care of this department. May assist in the development of procedures or the checkout of electrical systems where established procedures are inadequate and non-existent.
• Recommend improvements and modifications of the electrical equipment to the CHPP Electrical Supervisor through the continuous improvement process.
• Comply with all established safety rules, company policies, and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining an adequate supply of electrical spare parts.
• Assist in maintaining clean, orderly and hazard-free work areas.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and prints, ability to do various forms of paperwork (written), and use of simple algebra are each essential to this position.

About you:

• NSW Electrical supervisors' licence or equivalent.
• Relevant experience from a fixed plant maintenance background in a similar industry.
• Honest and flexible attitude to tasks and required hours.
• Have a strong safety and risk management focus.
• Have a positive attitude and good work ethic.
• Be an effective team player.
• Uncompromising commitment to safety and the environment.

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• Award-Winning Destination: Mudgee was named Australia's Top Tourism Town two years in a row and is the first town inducted into the Australian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame.
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• Thriving Community & Culture: Enjoy a strong sense of community, local markets, art galleries, and festivals.
• Lifestyle & Convenience: Just 3.5 hours from Sydney, Mudgee combines country tranquility with modern amenities; quality schools, healthcare, and boutique shopping. Housing is more affordable than major cities, and the region offers excellent work-life balance.

Peabody Energy also offers the following:

• Local living benefit: Salary sacrifices up to 50% of mortgage interest or rental payments (for eligible employees).
• Relocation assistance (where applicable).
• Discounted Private Health
• The opportunity to reduce tax through Novated vehicle leasing options.
• Over 2,000 health and wellness benefits through WHEREFIT.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
• Employee recognition and reward programs.