Title:  CHPP Electrician

About the role:
We are currently seeking a day shift Electrician to join our Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP) team at our Wilpinjong Mine. Our Wilpinjong mine is an open cut mine located 40 kilometres northeast of Mudgee producing a high-quality thermal coal for export and domestic markets.

Reporting to the CHPP Electrical Supervisor, the day shift electrician will utilise their skills and qualifications to maintain fixed plant used to prepare coal for transportation to domestic power generators and export shipping terminals. 

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

• Responsible to the CHPP Electrical Supervisor for the inspection, repair, maintenance and approved modifications of electrical equipment.
• Maintain complete equipment records and documentation related to tests, maintenance, modifications, and repairs.
• Responsible for following the test, maintenance, and installation procedures established as acceptable for the equipment under the care of this department. May assist in the development of procedures or the checkout of electrical systems where established procedures are inadequate and non-existent.
• Recommend improvements and modifications of the electrical equipment to the CHPP Electrical Supervisor through the continuous improvement process.
• Comply with all established safety rules, company policies, and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining an adequate supply of electrical spare parts.
• Assist in maintaining clean, orderly and hazard-free work areas.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and prints, ability to do various forms of paperwork (written), and use of simple algebra are each essential to this position.
• Ability to work without close, direct supervision.

The lifestyle:

This position is offered on a Monday to Friday 10-hour day shift allowing for a residential lifestyle in Mudgee or nearby towns.

Mudgee is located within the wine region of beautiful Country NSW and is surrounded to by World Heritage Wilderness.

This is a unique opportunity that will allow individuals to escape city life and explore what Mudgee has to offer including enjoying the countryside, bushwalking, exploring the charming surrounding towns and spending time by the Cudgegong River.

About you:

• NSW Electrical supervisors’ licence or equivalent.
• Relevant experience from a fixed plant maintenance background in a similar industry.
• Honest and flexible attitude to tasks and required hours.
• Have a strong safety and risk management focus.
• Have a positive attitude and good work ethic.
• Be an effective team player.
• Uncompromising commitment to safety and the environment.

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