CHPP Electrician

Hvo; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum five weeks annual leave

Market competitive salary

Health and wellness program

Job summary

HVO, a large mining operation in NSW Hunter Valley, is seeking a confident CHPP Electrical Technician to join the team on site at Lemington Road. You will perform electrical maintenance within the CHPP, minimise downtime and support health, safety and the environment while aligning with company values.

The role reports to the CHPP Electrical Maintenance Supervisor and requires a NSW electrical licence with 3+ years fixed-plant experience in industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Electrical Trade Qualification (NSW Electrical Supervisor or contractors licence).
• 3+ years experience in fixed plant operations Industrial maintenance, fault finding and repair of equipment.
• High Voltage Switching Qualification (advantageous).
• Experience in coal handling and processing plants.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient assistance to operational equipment.
• Perform electrical fault finding and diagnostics at the CHPP.
• Conduct High voltage switching.
• Inspect, maintain and repair electrical fixed plant in accordance with AS3000 and relevant legislation.

Skills

Electrical trade

HV switching

Fixed plant maintenance

Coal handling experience

Education

NSW Electrical Supervisor or contractors licence

Tools

AS3000 compliance

Job description

As a large open cut mining operation in the NSW Hunter Valley, HVO is a workplace where you can unearth opportunities. The opportunity to make a difference in a fast paced and exciting environment. To be empowered, have your opinions valued and your efforts rewarded. The opportunity to take charge of your career, starting with this role. HVO is laying the foundation for the future by investing in equipment, technology and our people so we consistently achieve our goals and contribute positively to the environment and the community. So, we are seeking a confident and enthusiastic person who share our values – Think Sharp, Dig In and Care - to join our high performing team. Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Reporting to the CHPP Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, the CHPP Electrical Technician will perform all logistical and electrical maintenance functions within the Coal Handling Preparation Plant (CHPP) and minimising downtime whilst demonstrating a strong commitment to health, safety and the environment.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Providing safe and efficient assistance to operational equipment
• Performing electrical fault finding and diagnostics work at the CHPP
• Conduct High voltage switching
• Inspect, maintain and repair electrical fixed plant in accordance with AS3000 and relevant legislation
• Maintaining a high level of positive safety performance and workplace culture through teamwork, personal commitment, and application of the company values.

Roster and Location
Full-Time – Monday to Thursday/ Tuesday to Friday roster – 10 hours per day
Based on site at HVO (Lemington Road).

About You

• Electrical Trade Qualification (NSW Electrical Supervisor or contractors licence)
• 3+ years experience in fixed plant operations Industrial experience, conducting maintenance inspections, industrial installations, fault finding and repair of equipment including, yard machines (Stackers / Reclaimers), conveying equipment
• High Voltage Switching Qualification (advantageous)
• Previous experience in coal handling and processing plants
• Competencies in Working at heights / confined space / elevated work platform (advantageous)
• Excellent Organisational skills and with the ability to multitask
• Ability to liaise and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Show motivation with the ability to work both autonomously and within a team.

Why HVO

• Opportunity to grow and develop, and to manage your work life balance
• Leadership and Career progression opportunities
• Healthy, safe, inclusive and equal opportunity work environment is our priority.

Employee benefits include:

• minimum five weeks annual leave
• market competitive salary
• a safe and enjoyable workplace where everyone is respected valued and empowered
• structured training and development to support you in progressing your career
• education assistance
• a generous incentive program
• health and wellness reimbursement program
• paid parental leave
• salary sacrificing options
• private health insurance subsidies
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Applications close: 23 October 2026

Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) produces some of the world’s highest quality thermal and semi-soft metallurgical coal for export. Our operation comprising of HVO North and HVO South – are in Lemington near the NSW Upper Hunter town of Singleton.

Considering a career with HVO? Located in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, HVO employs over 1,300 people including contractors, and offers great career and lifestyle benefits.

We move in excess of 120 million bank cubic metres (MBCM) of material per annum with a fleet that includes two draglines and three rope shovels, supported by a fleet of excavators and haul trucks. Our operation contains two Coal Handling Preparation Plants (CHPPs) and two train loadout facilities and produces a combined 14 million tonnes (Mt) of annual output of thermal and semi-soft coal.

Did we mention the Hunter Valley offers a great lifestyle close to city services?

Based on site at HVO Hunter Valley Operations. Working for us isn’t like working at any old mine.