About Ulan West
Ulan West is a modern, high‐production underground longwall coal mine in the Western Coalfields of NSW. Commissioned in 2012 and built with best‐in‐class equipment and safety systems, we deliver outstanding operational results while keeping our people safe. Our team culture is proud, supportive and tightly knit — if you want to belong to a workplace where people are seen, heard and respected, this is it.
The role
We're looking for experienced and new to industry Electrical tradespeople to join our underground team. This is more than a job — it's a pathway to career growth with hands‐on work, the latest mining technology and a team that will help you progress.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate, maintain and troubleshoot underground longwall and associated equipment
* Perform planned and breakdown maintenance to high quality and safety standards
* Follow and contribute to safe work systems, including isolation and lock‐out procedures
* Work collaboratively with engineers, supervisors and operators to optimise production and reliability
* Support continuous improvement, training and mentoring of less experienced crew
* Conduct effective maintenance practices and carry out fault finding and diagnostics on complex systems including:
o continuous miners
o automated longwall systems
o surface and underground conveyors
Qualifications
* Underground coal experience (desirable)
* Relevant trade qualification (Electrician)
* Experience with heavy mobile equipment, underground plant or mining systems desirable
* Strong safety mindset and commitment to safe work practices
* Good communication skills and a team‐first attitude
* Ability to obtain any site‐specific mining certifications and medicals required
What We Offer
* Work with state‐of‐the‐art longwall equipment and modern underground infrastructure
* A genuine team culture — comradery, mutual respect and a supportive environment
* Clear development pathways for all roles
* Competitive pay and benefits (details provided on application)
Employee Benefits
* Gym Subsidies and Pool Season Passes
* Access to Glencore's Fit for Life program – including retail and health discounts
* Relocation assistance
* Novated Leasing & Salary Packaging
* Remote area housing assistance (salary sacrifice options)
* Early Intervention Programs
* EAP Assistance
Location & Roster
Based at Ulan West, about a 45 min drive from Mudgee, NSW. Availability of primary and high schools in the area, a state‐of‐the‐art sporting complex, new hospital and health care facilities, a lively community with markets, music and festivals, an award‐winning wine region, and 3.5 hours to Newcastle and Sydney.
* Mid‐week Day
* Mid‐week Afternoon
* Mid‐week Night
* Weekend Day
* Weekend Nights
Equal Opportunity
Ulan West is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome people who will bring a positive, safety‐focused approach to our team.
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