Longwall Electrician

XPS Materials Group; Central Highlands Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly trade allowance

6 weeks annual leave

Housing or camp accommodation

Fully laundered uniforms

Private Health or Salary Continuance

EAP for family

Job summary

Glencore's Oaky North Underground operation in Tieri, QLD is hiring a Longwall Electrician on a full-time, even-time 7/7 roster. You will provide electrical support to underground operations and carry out inspections.

The role requires a QLD Electrical Licence, EEHA, Standard 11, and HV/PLC experience; 2+ years longwall/development experience preferred. We offer competitive pay, site allowances, and a strong safety culture.

Internal applicants to discuss with manager before applying.

Qualifications

• 2+ years Longwall/Development experience will be highly regarded.
• Hold a current QLD Electrical Licence.
• EEHA certification.
• Hold a current Standard 11.
• Experience in diagnostics and fault finding, gas monitoring and interpreting electrical schematics.
• Experience with high voltage and PLCs is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical support to the underground operation and statutory inspections.
• Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance duties.
• Maintain high work standards and safety culture.
• Influence and maintain a positive team culture and drive safety initiatives.

Skills

Electrical diagnostics

Fault finding

Gas monitoring

Schematic interpretation

PLC experience

Education

QLD Electrical Licence

EEHA certification

Standard 11

Tools

High voltage equipment

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Diagnostics testing tools

Job description

Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Longwall Electrician

Oaky North Underground,

Oaky Creek Coal

Tieri, QLD

OPEN TO CURRENT OCC EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS ONLY

Employed by Oaky Creek Coal under the Oaky Creek North Mine Enterprise Agreement 2025

Oaky Creek Coal, a Glencore Managed Operation, produces high-quality export coking coal. We are a large, dynamic mine with a proven track record. We’re professional, take personal ownership and we’re committedto providing exceptional outcomes all while delivering safe coal. At Oaky we know it’s our people that make it all possible. Our culture promotes teamwork and rewards dedicated people with a can-do spirit, who take responsibility, and who have the drive to be leaders in their field. We expect a lot, but we give a lot in return. We recognise and reward exceptional work.

We know it’s our people that make it all possible. Our culture promotes teamwork and rewards dedicated people with a can-do spirit, who take responsibility, and who have the drive to be leaders in their field. We expect a lot, but we give a lot in return, recognising and rewarding exceptional work and helping you achieve your career and professional goals.

The Role:

• Full-time permanent
• Even-time 7/7 rostered position

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Providing electrical support to the underground operation and statutory inspections
• Completing preventative and breakdown maintenance duties
• Displaying high work standards
• Influencing and maintaining a positive team culture and driving the safety culture

About you:

• 2+ years Longwall/Development experience will be highly regarded
• Hold a current QLD Electrical Licence
• EEHA certification
• Hold a current Standard 11
• Have previous experience in diagnostics and fault finding, gas monitoring and the ability to interpret electrical schematics
• Experience with high voltage and programmable logic control (PLC) will be highly regarded

Just as importantly, we've worked hard to make sure you feel valued. In return, here are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Direct employment with Glencore – we are a responsible miner of coal that has a track record of operational excellence
• Weekly trade allowance of $100
• 6 weeks’ annual leave per year
• Access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave - one of the most generous long service leave schemes of any industry in the country
• Generously subsidised housing, or permanently allocated camp accommodation
• Fully laundered uniforms
• Opportunities to salary sacrifice flights and/or enter into a novated lease vehicle arrangement
• Private Health or Salary Continuance reimbursement up to $3,500
• Active Lifestyle reimbursement for local amenities
• Years of service awards and Christmas gifts
• Town events and yearly Christmas parties
• Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses up to $600
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available to the whole family
• Provision for education assistance if you are wanting to further your studies down the track

The local town of Tieri has an exceptional standard of living and a vast array of facilities for adults and children. Visit www.tieri.com.au to see what it’s really like to live and work in this top little town.

As per company policy, internal applicants should discuss their interest in these positions with their manager prior to applying.

Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.