CHPP Electrician - Relocation support offered!

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

Benefits offered by this job

Local living benefit

Relocation assistance

Discounted Private Health

Novated vehicle leasing options

WHEREFIT health & wellness benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Employee recognition & rewards

Job summary

Peabody Energy is seeking a day-shift CHPP Electrician for the Wilpinjong Mine, 50km NE of Mudgee. You will maintain fixed plant equipment used to prepare coal for transport and export, reporting to the CHPP Electrical Supervisor. Relocation assistance and strong safety focus are offered.

Requirements include NSW Electrical Supervisors' licence or equivalent and experience in fixed-plant maintenance. Join a team committed to safety, environment, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, maintain and modify electrical equipment under CHPP supervision.
• Maintain equipment records for tests, maintenance, modifications and repairs.
• Follow procedures for test, maintenance and installation; assist in procedure development.
• Recommend improvements to CHPP Electrical Supervisor via continuous improvement.
• Comply with safety rules and company policies.
• Assist in maintaining spare parts inventory.
• Keep work areas clean, hazard-free and organized.
• Read manuals, complete paperwork, and perform basic algebra as required.
• Work without close supervision.

Skills

Electrical licence

Fixed plant maintenance

Safety & risk management

Team player

Positive attitude

Work ethic

Environment commitment

Job description

CHPP Electrician - Relocation support offered!

Thinking about a tree change? Mudgee is more than just a country town; it's a lifestyle destination. Here's why people love calling Mudgee home:

• 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.


• Wine & Food Paradise: With over 40 boutique wineries, craft breweries, and farm-to-table dining, Mudgee is a haven for foodies and wine lovers.


• Natural Beauty & Outdoor Adventures: Surrounded by rolling hills, national parks, and scenic trails, Mudgee offers hiking, cycling, kayaking, and stunning lookouts—perfect for weekend adventures


• 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.

About the 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.


• Ability to work without close, direct supervision.

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.

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.