Electrical Tradesman

About the Business

• Job security & long term stability with a Tier 1 Mining Asset
• Heavily subsidised accommodation and meals for eligible candidates or
• Live in the award winning, family friendly town of Mudgee - Wine 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 800 employees with employees residing in the beautiful Mudgee area, with all the facilities for a fantastic family lifestyle. 

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

In this exciting period of growth, a number of opportunities exist at Moolarben Coal Operations to join our Underground team as an Electrical Tradesman. Reporting to the Shift Area Leader (Undermanager), your responsibilities will include:

• To 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

Our Essential Criteria

• Underground Coal Mining experience.
• Electrical Supervisors License.
• 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

We offer competitive remuneration packages for our roles.

• A vast range of retail discounts including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants. 
• Subsidised corporate health insurance for you and your family.
• Financial assistance and study leave for relevant qualifications.
• 20 weeks paid parental leave with no waiting period.
• Salary Continuance and Life Insurance Cover
• Salary sacrifices options, Service recognition rewards, Employee Assistance Programs

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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