HV Electrician

Peabody; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

Living Away From Home allowance

Job summary

Peabody is seeking a High Voltage Electrician for its Coppabella Moorvale Joint Venture mine complex. The role focuses on maintenance of mobile mining equipment and fixed plant, reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, and ensuring safety and compliance across site.

Ideal candidates will hold a QLD Electrical Licence, have open-cut mining maintenance experience, and demonstrate strong safety records with PLC/SCADA and SAP experience.

Qualifications

• QLD Electrical Licence and open-cut mining maintenance experience.
• Experience with mobile equipment such as draglines, P&H electric rope shovels, Liebherr T282 and Hitachi EH4000.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and use SAP for work management.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to site safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintenance on mobile mining equipment and fixed plant infrastructure.
• Prioritise work to meet required standards and timeframes.
• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy work environment and participate in shift changes/meetings.
• Actively engage in the Peabody Continuous Improvement Program.

Skills

High voltage switching

PLC & SCADA experience

Reading electrical schematics

Defect inspections (SAP)

Safety adherence

Team leadership

Education

QLD Electrical Licence

Tools

SAP

EWP knowledge

Job description

We are currently seeking a High Voltage Electrician at our Coppabella Moorvale Joint Venture (CMJV) – Coppabella Mine. Our CMJV mine complex consists of two open-cut mine operations located approximately 140 kilometres southwest of Mackay thatproduce premium low-volatile pulverized coal (LV-PCI) for export markets.

About the role:

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, the role is responsible for executing maintenance on mining equipment across site, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and adhering to safe and efficient work practices, helping to keep our fleet running smoothly.

Duties will include:

• Adhere to site safety standards and statutory regulations at all times.
• Compliance with site Safety and Health Management system requirements (including risk management, SOP’s, permits, work instructions etc.).
• Maintenance on mobile mining equipment and fixed plant infrastructure
• Prioritise and undertake specified and/or general work to the required standard and within timeframes
• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy work environment.
• Participate in shift change, site meetings, communications or reporting requirements to the required standard.
• Actively engage in the in the Peabody Continuous Improvement Program.

The lifestyle:

This position is offered on a 7/7 roster and can allow for a residential (Moranbah or Nebo), DIDO or FIFO lifestyle. Camp accommodation is provided. Employees residing locally may be eligible for the Living Away From Home or Accommodation Assistance allowance, depending on circumstances.

About you:

The successful candidate will hold a QLD Electrical Licence and have experience in an open cut mining maintenance environment. You will also have:

• Previous experience working on mobile equipment including but not limited to, Draglines, P&H Electric rope shovels, Liebherr T282, Komatsu 930E/830E and Hitachi EH4000 electric drive trucks.
• Experience with defect inspections, SAP work management systems.
• A Continuous Improvement commitment and positive attitude towards change.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety proceduresand disciplines.
• High Voltage switching competencies.
• PLC and SCADA Control system experience.
• Current LVR/CPR competency (within the last 12 Months).
• Ability to read and interpret Electrical Schematics.
• EWP and Working at Heights desirable.
• 3yrs HME experience.
• Motivated and hard working with a professional attitude.

In addition to the above requirements, the successful candidate will be an effective team leader and team player, have a positive can-do attitude and a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

About Peabody:

Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy & steel. We employ approximately 5,300 people across our operations in the United States & Australia, serving customers in 18 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future.

We offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognizes, and develops it employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect.