Electrical Tradesperson

UG Electrical Tradesperson

About the Business

• Secure opportunity with a Tier 1 Mining Asset
• Join a supportive and results orientated team
• Live in the award winning, family friendly Mid-Western region

We are Australia’s largest pure-play coal producer generating over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. 

Moolarben Coal mine is Australia’s largest thermal coal producer and has both Underground and Open cut operations producing over 21 million tpa.  It has over 1100 employees with employees residing in the beautiful Mudgee area, with all the facilities for a fantastic family lifestyle. 

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Undermanager, your responsibilities will include:

• Supervise the installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of electrical plant and installations at the mine.
• Monitor electrical equipment to ensure it remains in a fit for purpose and safe condition.
• Operate machinery as part of a multi-skilled workforce.

 

Skills and Experience

Essential Criteria:

• Underground Coal Mining experience - preferably previous Longwall experience.
• Have the appropriate qualifications under the Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation 2022 as qualified electrical tradesman.
• A professional work ethic and the ability to strive for continuous improvement.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Experience with promoting a positive safety culture within the mine.
• Sound planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.

 

Desirable Criteria:

• EEHA  Training.
• High Voltage Training.

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Discounted private health insurance
• Paid parental leave 
• Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
• Study assistance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts 
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

Yancoal Australia is a Work180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to ensuring all employees can thrive in an inclusive workplace.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply today and take the first step toward an exciting new journey with us!

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