CHPP Electrical Supervisor

Peabody Energy, Inc.; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical Supervisor to lead maintenance efforts at a coal processing plant. This role involves managing equipment maintenance, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating with production teams to optimize performance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong electrical background, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainability and employee development, where your expertise will contribute to reliable energy production and a safe working environment.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Safety and health culture

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• Requires an Electrical degree or Electrical Trade + Associate Diploma.
• Experience in WH&S and safety management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical maintenance and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Solve electrical problems impacting production and maintain equipment.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Safety Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Education

Electrical Degree

Electrical Trade + Associate Diploma

Tools

SAP

PLC

SCADA

Job description

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Title: CHPP Electrical Supervisor

City: Mudgee

State: NSW

Country/Region: AU

Postal Code: 2850

Department: Electrical Engineering

We are currently seeking an Electrical Supervisor, focusing on the Coal Handling Preparation Plant (CHPP) at our Wilpinjong mine. Our Wilpinjong mine is an open-cut coal mine located 58 kilometres northeast of Mudgee producing a high-quality thermal coal for export and domestic markets. Producing 12 - 14 Mtpa over the last 3 years, the forecast is for 8 - 10 Mtpa over the Life of Mine.

Supported by our active and present Electrical Engineering Manager, and reporting to the CHPP Maintenance Superintendent, the Electrical Supervisor oversees day to day tasks, statutory inspections as well as ad-hoc electrical maintenance functions within the CHPP in order to optimise the processing performance. There is real ownership in the role, with the Electrical Supervisor able to set and plan their own days and projects. This is a crucial role on our site. And is respected as such. Often appreciated for the variety, the Electrical Supervisor role also assists the open cut complex services with electrical maintenance and projects.

The role lends itself to those that are comfortable with:

• a personal display of safety adherence;
• able to motivate and direct others to act safely, effectively and efficiently;
• being active in the plant with the processing team.

It’s a Monday to Friday roster with an RDO every month, with non shutdown hours being 6am to 4pm. Planned shutdowns are a regular occurrence in the plant, with teams of experienced contractors attending site.

The Role:

With a focus on output to plan, we’re looking for a CHPP Electrical Supervisor who is comfortable managing all aspects of equipment maintenance including preventative maintenance, HV & HV installation, troubleshooting & fault finding, repairs, and commissioning, and using their well developed skillset to strategically respond to variables, ensuring quality output of product and plant availability.

Working amongst maintenance, production and contractor shutdown teams, the CHPP Electrical Supervisor will:

• Convert management plan schedules, service report findings and defect notifications into work orders;
• Strategically maintain and schedule these work orders in due regard to priority indicated;
• Provide regular reports showing compliance with schedules;
• Collaborate and work effectively with other Maintenance and Production team members, including Contractors;
• Assist the CHPP team to better understand and manage Equipment Maintenance;
• Solve electrical problems impacting on all production areas;
• Liaise with the onsite EEM, communicating critical issues;
• Identify and implement continuous (CI) improvement strategies targeting safety, reliability and cost saving;
• Carry out required work management duties and ensure that all documentation and data entry is accurately completed;
• Prioritise efforts to reduce breakdowns and their duration, urgent unplanned events and interrupting work which disturbs planned and scheduled work;
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping, attention to detail and quality of work;
• Maintain a high level working knowledge of safety processes and procedures.

About You:

The successful candidate will require an Electrical degree or Electrical Trade + Associate Diploma, and it is preferred to demonstrate experience and/or knowledge in the following also:

• Sound understanding of WH&S requirements & safety management systems;
• NSW Electrical Supervisors Certificate;
• Possess well-developed communication, negotiating and influencing skills and confidence in your knowledge of work management processes;
• Experience using SAP or similar CMMS;
• Sound understanding of PLC & SCADA;
• HV experience;
• Coal processing / mining operations and / or experience troubleshooting crushing, dry & wet screening plants, conveying and hydraulic systems;
• Minimum of C class Manual Drivers Licence.

About Peabody:

Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. We employ around 5,500 people across our operations in the United States and Australia, serving customers in 26 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future. We have set a company-wide ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

People are at the core of Peabody’s ability to deliver business results and serve our communities and we offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognises, and develops it employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect and are supported and engaged.