Electrical Tradesperson

About the role: We are currently seeking 2 Underground Electricians at our Wambo mine complex.  Our Wambo mine complex is a combined Coal Handling & Preparation Plant, Open-cut and Underground mine located 30 kilometres west of Singleton that produce metallurgical and thermal coal for export markets.

The scope of your role will be to use your electrical trade experience to perform installation, commissionioning, faulrt finding and repair and maintenance on the mine electrical equipment and systems.

You will be working in a team based environment to ensure production targets are met safety and efficiently.  

Duties will include:

• Demonstrate safe behaviours and practices
• Contribute to the achievement of production targets, ensuring they are met safely and efficiently
• Perform planned and breakdown electrical maintenance tasks on all underground equipment
• Operate equipment as required
• Ensure all electrical work is performed in accordance with the site electrical Engineering Control Plan and general standards of good practice
• Complete necessary documentation, planning sheets and work orders

The lifestyle: This position is offered on a fixed roster of 12 hour shifts, 3 days per week.

Peabody Energy also offers the following:

• Exceptional relocation benefits with a possible lump sum payment of one month’s salary
• Employee assistance program available for yourself and immediate family
• Novated vehicle leasing available
• Health and lifestyle benefits (WHEREFIT).
• Employee recognition program

About you:

• Must possess Electrical Trade qualifications and preferably a trade licence
• EEHA qualification and High Voltage Switching experience
• 12+ months underground coal experience desirable
• Genuine commitment to safety and demonstrate a sound understanding of risk and hazard identification
• An exceptional team member with a flexible attitude and sound work ethic

About Peabody:

Peabody is a world-leader in providing products for the production of affordable, reliable steel and energy to customers in 15 countries on five continents. We employ over 4,900 people, have 18 operations in the United States and Australia and in 2021 we restored 2400 acres of land. When you work with us, you are working with a team of professionals around the world who are committed to making a difference for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Peabody is a globally diverse company which offers an inclusive work environment to engage, recognise and develop employees. The company values the power of inclusion and diversity as a competitive advantage and is committed to increasing the number of diverse employees throughout its operations. We welcome applications from all diversity groups to assist us in honouring our commitment

Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at:

Peabody Jobs (peabodyenergy.com)