Longwall Electrical Engineer

About the role: 

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Longwall Electrical Engineer to join our Wambo Mine.  Our Wambo mine complex is an underground mine located 30 kilometres west of Singleton that produces metallurgical and thermal coal for export and domestic markets.

Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, the scope of your role will be to supervise the installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of electrical plant and installations in the Longwall area of the mine.

Duties will include:

• Planning and co-ordination of all electrical activities relating to the longwall
• Longwall electrical maintenance strategies including work order compliance
• Management of the longwall electrical budget and cost control
• Reviewing longwall electrical reliability and continuous improvement
• Improvement of longwall electrical procedures and processes
• Providing technical leadership for the longwall department
• Support to the longwall team to ensure production and safety targets are met

The lifestyle: This position is offered on a Monday to Friday roster with one rostered day off per month and can allow for a residential lifestyle.

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:

• Previous underground longwall experience is required.
• NSW Electrical Supervisors Licence (or state equivalent).
• EEHA (Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas) competencies.
• High Voltage Switching competencies or willing to obtain.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety with well-developed behavioural leadership skills.
• Ability to coach mentor and develop a team of longwall electricians to deliver operational performance and excellence.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with a desire to collaborate with peers to meet business goals.

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)