Underground Electrician

Glencore Australia; Ulan; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym Subsidies

Pool Season Passes

Access to Glencore’s Fit for Life program

Relocation assistance

Novated Leasing & Salary Packaging

Remote area housing assistance

Early Intervention Programs

EAP Assistance

Job summary

Glencore Australia is seeking Electrical tradespeople to join our underground team at Ulan West. The role offers a pathway to career growth with work on state-of-the-art longwall equipment and ongoing development opportunities. The successful candidates will operate, maintain, and troubleshoot underground longwall and associated equipment while adhering to safety standards. We value a strong safety mindset, good communication skills, and a team-first attitude. Competitive pay and various employee benefits, including gym subsidies and relocation assistance, will be provided.

Qualifications

• Electricians must have underground coal mine experience and relevant trade qualifications.
• Experience with heavy mobile equipment or underground plant systems is desirable.
• A strong safety mindset and commitment to safe work practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot underground equipment.
• Perform planned and breakdown maintenance to high safety standards.
• Work collaboratively with all team members to optimize production.
• Conduct maintenance on complex underground systems.

Skills

Underground coal experience

Relevant trade qualification (Electrician)

Experience with heavy mobile equipment

Strong safety mindset

Good communication skills

Team-first attitude

Education

Trade qualification in Electrical

Job description

About Ulan West

Ulan West is a modern, high‑production underground longwall coal mine in the Western Coalfields of NSW. Commissioned in 2012 and built with best‑in‑class equipment and safety systems, we deliver outstanding operational results while keeping our people safe. Our team culture is proud, supportive and tightly knit — if you want to belong to a workplace where people are seen, heard and respected, this is it.

The role

We’re looking for experienced and new to industry Electrical tradespeople to join our underground team. This is more than a job — it’s a pathway to career growth with hands‑on work, the latest mining technology and a team that will help you progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot underground longwall and associated equipment
• Perform planned and breakdown maintenance to high quality and safety standards
• Follow and contribute to safe work systems, including isolation and lock‑out procedures
• Work collaboratively with engineers, supervisors and operators to optimise production and reliability
• Support continuous improvement, training and mentoring of less experienced crew
• Conduct effective maintenance practices and carry out fault finding and diagnostics on complex systems including:
  • continuous miners
  • automated longwall systems
  • surface and underground conveyors

Qualifications

• Underground coal experience (desirable)
• Relevant trade qualification (Electrician)
• Experience with heavy mobile equipment, underground plant or mining systems desirable
• Strong safety mindset and commitment to safe work practices
• Good communication skills and a team‑first attitude
• Ability to obtain any site‑specific mining certifications and medicals required

What We Offer

• Work with state‑of‑the‑art longwall equipment and modern underground infrastructure
• A genuine team culture — comradery, mutual respect and a supportive environment
• Clear development pathways for all roles
• Competitive pay and benefits (details provided on application)

Employee Benefits

• Gym Subsidies and Pool Season Passes
• Access to Glencore’s Fit for Life program – including retail and health discounts
• Relocation assistance
• Novated Leasing & Salary Packaging
• Remote area housing assistance (salary sacrifice options)
• Early Intervention Programs
• EAP Assistance

Location & Roster

Based at Ulan West, about a 45 min drive from Mudgee, NSW. Availability of primary and high schools in the area, a state‑of‑the‑art sporting complex, new hospital and health care facilities, a lively community with markets, music and festivals, an award‑winning wine region, and 3.5 hours to Newcastle and Sydney.

• Mid‑week Day
• Mid‑week Afternoon
• Mid‑week Night
• Weekend Day
• Weekend Nights

Equal Opportunity

Ulan West is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome people who will bring a positive, safety‑focused approach to our team.