Bengalla Mining Company is a joint venture with a strong track record of achievement. Our focus is on maintaining strong safety, productivity, and profitability results. We have a very collaborative team culture and a highly professional and rewarding work environment. Operational since 1999, Bengalla is in Muswellbrook in the Hunter Valley, and supplies international markets with approximately 11 Mtpa.Bengalla is an open cut coal mine offering a residential lifestyle. The development consent for the operation provides the ability to mine through to 2039. We pride ourselves on the professionalism with which we pursue our goals and our strong links into our community.The OpportunityReporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, we are seeking skilled Electricians to join the Maintenance department in the breakdown and shutdown teams. The Bengalla Maintenance Team is a multi-disciplined team that is responsible for preventive, corrective and shutdown maintenance on the sites HME fleet. Working closely with the broader Maintenance team, our Electricians play a pivotal role in maintaining our equipment through routine maintenance, fault finding and diagnostics in both the maintenance workshop and field environments. Using your knowledge and skills, you are enabled to take ownership, prioritise and plan tasks safely, efficiently and cost effectively as well as identify and action improvement opportunities that you see fit. Working either a Dayshift Lifestyle or Full Lifestyle roster – 12.5 hour shifts you will be responsible for:Trouble shooting diagnosing and repairing electrical faults in HME Performing scheduled Shutdown maintenance, statutory testing and electrical installationsEnsuring all work completed is to the highest standard to ensure fleet reliabilityProviding assistance in the development and improvement of maintenance strategies Complying with Bengalla’s Health, Safety and Environmental procedures at all timesMentoring and developing our Electrical apprentices Qualifications and experienceThe successful candidate will have:Electrical Trade Qualification High Voltage Switching accreditation or willingness to complete qualification (HV Electrician)Demonstrated experience with maintenance of heavy mining equipment is essential (Hitachi, Cat, Liebherr and Komatsu) A strong diagnosing and troubleshooting background with proven experienceExcellent communication skillsSound computer skillsExcellent work quality and attention to detailAbility to focus on continuous improvement, working safely and meeting environmental standards. What we offer  Bengalla values its people and their contribution to the operation. Our well-established employee benefits program offers choice and flexibility to enhance the lifestyle and wellbeing of our team. With benefits including subsidised health insurance, salary packaging, self-education assistance, salary continuance and gym memberships we make the health, safety, and well-being of our people our absolute priority.  This is a great opportunity to join the professional and friendly team at Bengalla Mining Company and opportunities such as this are few within the region. AUD Muswellbrook 2333

Bengalla - Maintenance Electricians

  • Permanent Full-Time Role
  • Lifestyle and Day Shift Lifestyle rosters available
  • Performance driven, collaborative and professional team culture

Bengalla Mining Company is a joint venture with a strong track record of achievement. Our focus is on maintaining strong safety, productivity, and profitability results. We have a very collaborative team culture and a highly professional and rewarding work environment. Operational since 1999, Bengalla is in Muswellbrook in the Hunter Valley, and supplies international markets with approximately 11 Mtpa.

Bengalla is an open cut coal mine offering a residential lifestyle. The development consent for the operation provides the ability to mine through to 2039. We pride ourselves on the professionalism with which we pursue our goals and our strong links into our community.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, we are seeking skilled Electricians to join the Maintenance department in the breakdown and shutdown teams. The Bengalla Maintenance Team is a multi-disciplined team that is responsible for preventive, corrective and shutdown maintenance on the sites HME fleet.

Working closely with the broader Maintenance team, our Electricians play a pivotal role in maintaining our equipment through routine maintenance, fault finding and diagnostics in both the maintenance workshop and field environments. 

Using your knowledge and skills, you are enabled to take ownership, prioritise and plan tasks safely, efficiently and cost effectively as well as identify and action improvement opportunities that you see fit.

Working either a Dayshift Lifestyle or Full Lifestyle roster – 12.5 hour shifts you will be responsible for:

  • Trouble shooting diagnosing and repairing electrical faults in HME
  • Performing scheduled Shutdown maintenance, statutory testing and electrical installations
  • Ensuring all work completed is to the highest standard to ensure fleet reliability
  • Providing assistance in the development and improvement of maintenance strategies
  • Complying with Bengalla’s Health, Safety and Environmental procedures at all times
  • Mentoring and developing our Electrical apprentices 

Qualifications and experience

The successful candidate will have:

  • Electrical Trade Qualification
  • High Voltage Switching accreditation or willingness to complete qualification (HV Electrician)
  • Demonstrated experience with maintenance of heavy mining equipment is essential (Hitachi, Cat, Liebherr and Komatsu)
  • A strong diagnosing and troubleshooting background with proven experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Sound computer skills
  • Excellent work quality and attention to detail
  • Ability to focus on continuous improvement, working safely and meeting environmental standards. 

What we offer
  
Bengalla values its people and their contribution to the operation. Our well-established employee benefits program offers choice and flexibility to enhance the lifestyle and wellbeing of our team. With benefits including subsidised health insurance, salary packaging, self-education assistance, salary continuance and gym memberships we make the health, safety, and well-being of our people our absolute priority.
  
This is a great opportunity to join the professional and friendly team at Bengalla Mining Company and opportunities such as this are few within the region.

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  • Posted Date 17 Feb 2025
  • Location Muswellbrook
    NSW / Australia
  • Industry Resources & Energy
  • Job Type
  • Salary Not provided