Outbye Electrical Coordinator

Peabody; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day roster

Relocation assistance

Accommodation village

Onsite gym & wellbeing

Novated leasing options

Career development opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Centurion, operated by Peabody, seeks an experienced Outbye Electrical Coordinator to lead electrical maintenance at the Centurion underground mine, about 160 kilometres west of Mackay. You will plan, execute and close-out maintenance activities to support reliability and safety, reporting to the Outbye Superintendent.

This role focuses on sustaining production targets, developing maintenance strategies, and leading crews in a dynamic underground mining environment with a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification or engineering degree.
• Minimum two years' experience in underground coal mining.
• Strong commitment to safety and leadership.
• Experience using SAP or maintenance management systems.
• Supervisor qualifications (S1, S2, S3 and G2).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of electrical maintenance strategies.
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to maintenance crews.
• Ensure equipment performance aligns with the mine plan.
• Manage relationships with OEMs, contractors and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance reliability and performance.
• Ensure compliance with inspections, tooling and calibration requirements.
• Oversee weekly schedules and shutdown planning to minimise downtime.
• Maintain underground equipment compliance with site and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical maintenance

Stakeholder engagement

Safety culture

Problem solving

Risk management

Supervisor qualifications

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Centurion is more than a mine, it's a mission.

Owned and operated by Peabody Energy, Centurion is a flagship operation in the Australian coal sector. We are a team united by a pursuit of excellence and a determination to make a lasting mark. By investing in the best people and world-class equipment, we are setting the highest safety and production standards in the industry.

At Peabody, we take pride in producing the premium metallurgical coal essential for the world's steelmaking and infrastructure. We are committed to reviving this world-class operation, with longwall coal production commenced in 2026. With a 25+ year mine life, Centurion is positioned to lead the future of underground coal mining through safety, innovation and operational excellence.

The Opportunity

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

Reporting to the Outbye Superintendent, you will be responsible for the planning, execution and close-out of all electrical maintenance activities. You will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance and compliance of outbye infrastructure systems, supporting the safe and efficient delivery of production targets.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader who is passionate about safety, asset reliability and continuous improvement within a dynamic underground mining environment.

Your Impact

• Lead the development and implementation of effective electrical maintenance strategies.
• Provide strong leadership, coaching and development to electrical maintenance crews.
• Ensure optimal equipment performance aligned with production requirements and the mine plan.
• Manage relationships with OEMs, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with statutory inspections, tooling and calibration requirements.
• Maintain underground equipment compliance with site and legislative 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.

About You

You are a safety-focused leader with a strong technical background and a passion for developing people, improving equipment performance and delivering operational outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Electrical trade qualification or Engineering degree.
• EEM competencies highly regarded.
• Minimum two years' experience in a similar underground coal mining role.
• Strong commitment to safety and the ability to foster a positive safety culture.
• Supervisor qualifications (S1, S2, S3 and G2).
• Demonstrated leadership capability and team development experience.
• Experience using SAP or similar maintenance management systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive problem-solving ability and a "can-do" attitude.
• Strong understanding of risk management and hazard identification.
• A flexible, collaborative and team-focused approach.

What's on Offer

• 9-day fortnight roster (Monday to Friday, Monday to Thursday).
• Flexible residential (Moranbah), DIDO or FIFO from Brisbane arrangements.
• Domestic relocation assistance available in accordance with company policy.
• Modern accommodation village with premium facilities and meals.
• Onsite gym, fitness facilities and group fitness classes.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support.
• Novated leasing options and WHEREFIT lifestyle benefits.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Ongoing learning, career development and advancement opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead a critical function supporting the success of a world-class underground operation.
• Long-term career stability with a world-class operation and significant mine life.

About Peabody

Peabody is a leading coal producer, employing approximately 5,300 people across operations in the United States and Australia, serving customers in 18 countries. Our commitment to sustainability shapes our future and underpins everything we do.

We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful work environment and invest in the growth and development of our people. Safety is our first value, and we are committed to creating a workplace where employees are recognised, supported and empowered to succeed.

Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.