Electrical Eem Superintendent

Cimic; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Ongoing training & development

Safety-first culture

Corporate discounts (health insurance,

travel & retail)

Job summary

Thiess in the Bowen Basin is seeking an experienced Electrical EEM Superintendent to lead electrical governance and engineering on site. You will oversee the Electrical Engineering Management System (EEMS), ensure safe operation of assets, and provide technical leadership in line with Queensland mining legislation.

The role requires an electrical trade qualification with Queensland Electrical Licence, extensive mining electrical maintenance experience, and proven ability to manage site-based

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification with Queensland Electrical Licence.
• Meet statutory EEM requirements in QLD coal mining.
• Extensive mining electrical maintenance and engineering experience.
• Strong governance, risk management and compliance knowledge.
• Proven site-based team leadership experience.
• Experience with maintenance systems (JDE) and budgeting.
• Electrical Engineering degree is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, governance and assurance for electrical activities onsite.
• Develop, implement and improve the Electrical Engineering Management System (EEMS).
• Ensure electrical assets and infrastructure are safe, compliant and well managed.
• Lead site-based teams and engage stakeholders to drive performance.
• Oversee budgeting and maintenance planning within the EEM scope.

Skills

Electrical trade

QLD Electrical Licence

Mining electrical maintenance

Governance & compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Maintenance systems (JDE)

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

JDE

Job description

Make your mark with Thiess

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent, reward transparency, champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Electrical EEM Superintendent to join our Maintenance Leadership Team at a Thiess site in the Bowen Basin.

In this critical statutory position, you will fulfil the responsibilities of Electrical Engineering Manager (EEM) under Queensland coal mining legislation, providing technical leadership, governance, and assurance across all electrical engineering activities onsite.

You will be responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Electrical Engineering Management System (EEMS), ensuring all electrical assets, infrastructure, and systems are managed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with legislative and site requirements.

Roster: 5:2 | Location: Bowen Basin | Employment Type: Fulltime

As the Electrical EEM Superintendent, you will bring:

• Electrical Trade qualification with Queensland Electrical Licence
• Qualifications and experience to meet statutory EEM requirements in QLD coal mining
• Extensive experience in mining electrical maintenance and engineering environments
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering governance, risk management, and compliance
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing site-based teams
• Proven ability to influence, engage stakeholders, and lead high-performing teams
• Experience with maintenance systems (e.g. JDE) and financial/budget management

An Electrical Engineering degree will be highly regarded.

What's on offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• Competitive salary package.
• Ongoing training & development opportunities.
• A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.

About Us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years. Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.

Learn more about working at Thiess.