Title: Auto Electrician

Req ID: 5581

City: Mudgee

State: NSW

Country/Region: AU

Postal Code: 2850

Department: Electrical Engineering

About the role:
We are currently seeking an experienced Auto Electrician (Mechanical Fitter) to join our Wilpinjong mine site. Our Wilpinjong mine is an open-cut mine located 48 kilometres northeast of Mudgee producing a high-quality thermal coal for export and domestic markets.

Reporting to the Senior Maintenance Supervisor, the scope of your role will require you to work within the maintenance team, where you’ll be responsible for keeping heavy equipment and processing assets running reliably across a busy industrial site.

Key duties of the role include, but not limited to:

Maintenance and repairs on trucks, mobile plant and fixed equipment
Fault finding, servicing and preventative maintenance on heavy machinery
Supporting shutdowns, breakdown response and reliability work
Working closely with operations teams to minimise downtime
Maintaining safe work practices and compliance with site procedures

The lifestyle

This position is offered on a lifestyle roster, 5/4/4/5 (Days & Nights) which lets you take advantage from a residential lifestyle in nearby Mudgee district.

Mudgee offers a rare combination of country charm and modern convenience. Nestled in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, it’s known for its award-winning wineries, vibrant food scene, and strong sense of community.

Peabody Energy also offers the following benefits:

Reducing tax through salary sacrifice options, including up to 50% of your home loan interest / rent PLUS utilities, such as electricity, water etc;
Novated vehicle leasing;
Discounted Private Health;
Over 2,000 Health and Lifestyle benefits with WHEREFIT;
An employee recognition program;
An Employee assistance program for you and your immediate family.

Requirements

Certificate III minimum (Mechanical or Diesel Fitter)
Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting or similar
Strong experience in heavy industry — manufacturing, quarry, mining, logistics or large-scale industrial environments
Ability to work long hours
Strong diagnostics and fault‑finding experience
Exposure to electric trucks desirable

About you:

Previous experience in a Mechanical Fitter Role.
Hands-on experience servicing and maintaining mobile and fixed plant including industrial equipment (dozers, graders and Hitachi excavators)
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and repair mechanical faults
Experience in fitting, assembling, and aligning mechanical components
Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems including CAT VIMS and SIS
Basic knowledge of lubricants and lubrication techniques

What You Need:

Cert III Mechanical/Engineering Trade Certificate (with experience in rollers and rotating equipment)
Trade Certificate - Cert III Mechanical/Engineering Trade.
Working at Heights & Confined Space (Within 2 years).
Pass a pre-employment medical.
Hold a current driver's license.
Safety‑focused with strong reliability and continuous improvement mindset
Experience working within planned maintenance environments

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.

Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at Peabody Jobs (Peabody Jobs (peabodyenergy.com)

Job Summary

This job is to carry out preventive and breakdown maintenance to fixed and mobile plant in both underground and open cut environments.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Visibly support and champion Peabody's Mission and Values
Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System

Inspect work area and plant for hazards, damage and defects
Examine drawings or specifications to determine work methods, sequence of activities or manufacture of components
Diagnose faults or breakdowns
Estimate time and materials required to complete jobs
Raise orders for materials
Undertake repairs or component changeouts as required
Clean and maintain tools and work area
Train other personnel or apprentices (if required)
Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements
Other duties as assigned by the company

Physical Requirements

SURFACE ENVIRONMENT

Must have the ability to stand for up to 4 hours per shift
Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles
Must have the ability to work from elevated positions, walk/climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on/off equipment and ladders
Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA
Must have the ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms/legs and good hand to eye coordination
Must have the ability to lift/raise 10 – 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the work shift
Must have the ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high decibels, varying degrees of light/dark, in and around artificial light, and in a confined work area
Must have the ability to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evening and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays)

UNDERGROUND ENVIRONMENT

Must have the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time on uneven, rocky surfaces for up to the entire length of the shift
Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles
Must have the ability to walk for up to 4 hours at a time. Will be required to walk through different sections of the mine with varying degrees of clearance and headroom
Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA
Must have the ability to bend or stoop for a full work period as a result of mine height
Must have the ability to climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on/off equipment and ladders
Must have the ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms/legs and good hand to eye coordination
Must have the ability to lift 25 – 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and the ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to 80 lbs.
Must have the ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high decibels, varying degrees of light/dark, in and around artificial light, and in a confined work area
Must have the ability to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evening and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays)

Education

High School Degree or GED Equivalent required