Outbye Electrical Coordinator

PEABODY COALTRADE ASIA PRIVATE LTD.; Isaac Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Employee Assistance Program

Novated leasing

Health and lifestyle benefits

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Peabody Energy’s Centurion underground mine in Glenden seeks an Outbye Electrical Coordinator to plan, execute and close-out electrical maintenance, ensuring reliability of outbye infrastructure and safe production delivery.

Reporting to the Outbye Superintendent, you will lead maintenance crews, drive best-practice strategies, manage OEM relationships, and uphold site safety standards while supporting budget and planning activities.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification or engineering degree is required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in underground coal mining.
• Strong safety culture and regulatory compliance focus.
• Experience with SAP or similar maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of electrical maintenance strategies.
• Provide leadership to electrical maintenance crews.
• Ensure equipment performance aligns with mine plan.
• Manage relationships with OEMs and contractors.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across teams.
• Ensure compliance with inspections, tooling, calibration and site standards.
• Support budget work via SAP systems and cost control.
• Oversee weekly work schedules and shutdown planning to minimise downtime.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Team development

Proactive problem-solving

EEM competencies

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Engineering degree

Supervisor qualifications S1,S2,S3 & G2

Tools

SAP

Job description

Title: Outbye Electrical Coordinator

Req ID: 5718

City: Glenden

State: QLD

Country/Region: AU

Postal Code: 4743

Department: Mine Operations

Centurion is more than a mine—it's a long-term investment in performance, safety, and people.

Owned and operated by Peabody Energy, we are building a high-performing team committed to setting new benchmarks in underground coal mining.

With a mine life of over 20 years, Centurion is positioned to deliver sustained value, driven by a focus on safety, production excellence, and continuous improvement. We are investing in our people, modern equipment, and industry-leading systems to support this ambition.

At Peabody, we produce coal that plays an essential role in powering global economies and supporting infrastructure development. Centurion’s premium metallurgical coal is a critical input in steelmaking, helping build the infrastructure that underpins modern life.

Centurion has now transitioned into longwall production, marking a significant step in establishing a world-class underground operation.

About The Role

Peabody is seeking an experienced Outbye Electrical Coordinator to join the team at our Centurion underground mine, located approximately 160km west of Mackay.

Reporting to the Outbye Superintendent, you will be responsible for the planning, execution, and close‑out of all electrical maintenance activities. The role ensures optimal performance and reliability of outbye infrastructure systems, supporting safe and efficient delivery of production targets.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead the development and implementation of effective electrical maintenance strategies
• Provide strong leadership and development to electrical maintenance crews
• Ensure optimal equipment performance aligned with the mine plan
• Manage relationships with OEMs and contractors
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across teams
• Ensure compliance with statutory inspections, tooling, and calibration requirements
• Maintain underground equipment compliance with site standards
• Assist with budget development and cost management through SAP systems
• Oversee weekly work schedules and shutdown planning to minimise unplanned downtime
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, statutory, and site requirements

The Lifestyle

This role operates on a 9‑day fortnight roster (Monday–Friday, Monday–Thursday) and supports a residential (Moranbah), DIDO, or FIFO lifestyle.

Peabody Offers a Range Of Benefits, Including

• Competitive relocation support, including potential lump sum payment
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Novated leasing options
• Health and lifestyle benefits (WHEREFIT)
• Employee recognition programs

About You

• Electrical trade qualification or engineering degree
• EEM competencies (highly regarded)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar underground coal mining role
• Strong commitment to safety and ability to foster a positive safety culture
• Supervisor qualifications (S1, S2, S3 & G2)
• Demonstrated leadership capability and team development experience
• Experience with SAP or similar maintenance management systems
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proactive problem‑solving ability and a “can‑do” attitude

You will also demonstrate a strong understanding of risk management and hazard identification, along with a flexible, team‑focused approach.

About Peabody

Peabody is a leading coal producer, supplying essential products for energy generation and steel production. With approximately 5,500 employees across operations in the United States and Australia, we serve customers in 26 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability and safety underpins everything we do. We foster an inclusive workplace where employees are supported, recognised, and developed.

Take the next step in your career with Peabody: peabodyenergy.com/careers

Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Join us at Centurion and help build a high-performance operation where safety, teamwork, and results matter.

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