Electrician (CHPP)

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 across site. May assist in the development of procedures or the review 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).
• 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.

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Peabody Energy also offers the following:

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

About you:

• Have an electrical trade qualification;
• NSW Electrical supervisors licence or equivalent;
• 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 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 www.jobs.peabodyenergy.com/