Trades Operator (Electrical)

About the role

Reporting to the Production Team Leader, you will be accountable for executing work activities in relation to operating and maintaining the coal preparation plant and the broader WCCPP site. This is a full-time permanent position, working a rotating roster of 12 hour shifts on nights.

Other accountabilities include –

• Complete plant inspections and monitoring of the coal preparation process
• Carrying out sampling and testing
• Problem diagnosis and resolution, including process and electrical issues
• Utilising the SAP system to requisition spares and equipment, and to raise notifications
• Carry out routine planned electrical maintenance activities and attend to breakdowns
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of all incidents and hazards
• Respond to incidents and injuries as part of the emergency response team

About you

You will be interested in working for an organisation that embraces the diversity each person brings to the workplace. You will have a good work ethic, with motivation to work in challenging situations and have a drive to exceed expectations and constantly push for results.  

You will have:

• Electrical Supervisors Certificate or an Electrical trade proficiency certificate (trade certificate)
• Valid Driver’s Licence

In addition to the above, the following will be highly regarded:

• High Voltage Switching and EEHA (Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas) qualifications
• Workcover Dogging Licence, and have completed Confined Space and Working at Heights training

Location

This position will be at the West Cliff Coal Preparation Plant (WCCPP) which is in the southern coalfields of New South Wales, near the coastal city of Wollongong and approximately 75 kilometres south and southwest of Sydney.

About Illawarra Metallurgical Coal

Illawarra Metallurgical Coal is a long term and leading coking coal supplier which operates two underground metallurgical coal mines, two preparation plants and a logistics chain.

Our culture

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered and appropriately rewarded.

We aspire to be an inclusive organisation, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, come work at South32!

Applications for this job will close on Friday 11th November 2022.