Engineering Tradesperson - Electrical

Location: Yarrabee Site - Blackwater, QLD 4717
 

About the Business

Owned by Yancoal, Yarrabee is based in Blackwater QLD which is 200 km west of the Capricorn Coast. Yarrabee is a proud producer of high-quality PCI coal since 1982. We employ approximately 400 people, who are our most valuable asset and we invest in developing our management and leadership talent throughout our operations.
Yancoal Australia is Australia's largest pure play coal producer. It boasts three tier one thermal coal mines in New South Wales together with interests in three other metallurgical and thermal coal mines located in New South Wales and Queensland. Yancoal Australia also manages five other Australian coal mines on behalf of related parties. Yancoal currently employs over 3,000 people across its operations.

We currently have an opportunity for a safety-focused Electrician to join the Yarrabee Team.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor you will be part of a small but motivated and dynamic team.
The successful Electrician will have proven ability and motivation to:

• Complete scheduled maintenance work orders across CHPP and Infrastructure equipment
• Diagnose and repair breakdowns including CHPP, Komatsu and Hitachi Fleets
• Maintain the plant efficiently including servicing and repairs without supervision
• Independently and co-operatively scope jobs, obtain quotes and order parts
• Use SAP competently (Highly regarded)
• Complete daily shift reporting
• Provide a quality handover to oncoming crew and tradespeople 
• Be a positively mannered team player, with a focus on teamwork and collaboration with all departments
• Work as part of a small crew respectfully and efficiently
• Work to a high degree of proficiency & working knowledge of Yarrabee’s equipment/plant
• Provide leadership and coaching to the less experienced members of the Electrical Team
   

This role is pivotal in supporting the Electrical team in ensuring reliable electrical systems on site to allow for maximum machine availability and electrical safety across site.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this position you will hold the below qualifications & experience:

• Trade qualified and hold a current Electrical licence
• Mine Site experience - highly desirable
• Current C class manual drivers licence
• Standard 11 SOA or willing to obtain
• Extensive experience in fixed & mobile plant electrical maintenance
• Experience or a fast learner with work management software tools (e.g. SAP, Microsoft Office)
• Sound computer skills
• Thorough understanding of individual responsibilities in relation to the Coal Mining Safety & Health Act and associated regulations

Benefits

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

• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Discounted private health insurance 
• 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 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+.

If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role apply today to start an exciting new journey with us.

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