Underground 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 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 Tradesperson. 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

ESSENTIAL

• Underground Coal Mining 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

• 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 
• Study assistance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave
• 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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