Shift Engineer (Electrical)

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 on, 7 off roster

Bonus program

Accommodation provided

FIFO options

Site bus transfers

Novated lease

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Anglo American is seeking an experienced Shift Engineer (Electrical) to support the Grosvenor Mine's engineering and maintenance team on-site in Moranbah, QLD. You will coordinate planned and unplanned maintenance, ensuring safety and production targets are delivered, with accountability for shift reports and supervision of trades.

You will lead a team, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement while supporting a range of on-site projects and technological initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a team of professionals to meet targets.
• Strong planning and scheduling of maintenance activities.
• Skilled in electrical troubleshooting and fault finding.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planned and unplanned maintenance activities to meet shift targets.
• Provide technical support, shift management, and quality control of maintenance work.
• Review work orders, track progress, and escalate priority issues.
• Conduct preliminary RCAs on breakdowns and drive improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Job description

Grosvenor Mine – an underground steelmaking coal mine produced its first longwall coal in May 2016 and is located in Moranbah, about 190 km south-west of Mackay.

We are building the team to deliver the next chapter of Grosvenor Mine. With a planned return to longwall production by Q4 2027, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major mine restart and help shape the future of underground mining.

Working alongside experienced professionals, you will play a role in implementing leading-edge technology, automation, monitoring systems and operational improvements that will define how the mine operates for years to come.

Job Description

Grosvenor Mine is seeking an experienced Shift Engineer (electrical) to support the engineering and maintenance team on-site. Reporting into the Engineering Superintendent, you will primarily be involved in the coordination of planned and unplanned maintenance activities, to ensure shift safety and production targets are delivered.

You will be accountable to provide effective technical support, shift management, shift reporting, work quality management, escalation & response, and supervision of trades personnel to optimize our assets and deliver the mine plan. Your key responsibilities include:

• Monitor performance against the plan and lead the trade supervisors to identify maintenance and engineering risks to delivering the mine plan.
• Commit to the quality of engineering services delivered and deliver fit-for-purpose equipment to bridge the gap between theoretical/design and practicality at the face.
• Identify improvements and/or corrective activities that will reduce the operating costs.
• Maintain & monitor performance of maintenance activities with short interval control (SIC).
• Issue work orders to trades personnel and receive completed work orders and shift reports, following that, review and raise actions for any priority works.
• Audit quality of trades workmanship and completion of maintenance work orders.
• Respond to unplanned variance and breakdowns on shifts.
• Conduct preliminary RCAs on breakdowns.

Support departments to achieve business plan through engagement and continual process improvement

Qualifications

To be successful in the role you will have to have the following:

• Valid QLD Electrical License
• Hold the supervisor qualifications (S1, S2, S3) & G2
• Previous experience in a mining maintenance role (preferably Coal) or heavy industry
• Demonstrated experience leading a team of professionals to deliver against set targets
• Experience in driving best practice through your department and into the business
• Track record in driving continuous improvement

Additional Information

• Full-time permanent position based at Grosvenor Mine, Moranbah QLD
• Attractive 7 on, 7 off roster
• Competitive salary package and annual bonus incentive programs
• Residential, FIFO (company funded) & DIDO options
• Subsidised accommodation and company funded camp options provided
• Several conveniently timed, daily bus transfers from the airport to camp and onto site
• Novated lease available
• Domestic Relocation assistance to Moranbah township

What we Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package and a range of flexible work arrangements that support the balance of work, family and individual circumstances. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.