Longwall Electrical Engineer
About this opportunity:
We are seeking a skilled Longwall Electrical Engineer to join our team and contribute to the success of our Lake Macquarie based Mandalong Mine operation. As a key member of our electrical engineering team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient operation of our state-of-the-art longwall system.
Your primary responsibilities will include leading the Longwall Electrical team, working alongside an Automation Engineer to ensure efficient operation, safety and compliance, operational compliance through maintenance inspections and reporting, coordinating electrical engineering services and maintenance activities, supporting the electrical engineering team to execute planned activities and improve engineering availability, assisting the site to reach and maintain production targets, and supporting commitment to a high level of internal safety standards and team culture.
Key qualifications and attributes for this role include electrical engineering qualifications, previous experience in a similar electrical engineering or longwall electrical supervisory role, experience with automation technologies such as PLCs or SCADA systems used in longwall mining operations, strong leadership skills, commitment to safety, operational practices, and mine production targets, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, organised and reliable work ethic, personal drive, and problem-solving skills.
As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy a permanent full-time position, attractive salary package, career development and training opportunities, and salary sacrifice options. Our company offers a range of relocation options for places to live, schools, services, and recreational activities to enjoy.
* Leading the Longwall Electrical team in a state-of-the-art longwall system with remote operating centre control from the surface.
* Working alongside a dedicated Automation Engineer to ensure efficient operation of a full Komatsu Longwall.
* Safety and compliance as per Centennial and site management systems.
* Operational compliance through maintenance inspections and reporting.
* Coordinating electrical engineering services and maintenance activities.
* Supporting the electrical engineering team to execute planned activities and improve engineering availability.
* Assisting the site to reach and maintain production targets.
* Supporting commitment to a high level of internal safety standards and team culture.
Our team is committed to providing a safe and supportive work environment, and we offer ongoing training and professional development opportunities to help you grow and succeed in your role. If you have the required skills and qualifications, and are passionate about delivering exceptional results, then this may be the ideal opportunity for you.
This role involves working closely with the Longwall Superintendent and other members of the electrical engineering team to ensure seamless delivery of our operations. We are looking for someone who can work independently and collaboratively, with excellent communication and leadership skills, and who is committed to our values and way of working.
As part of our team, you will also have access to a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive salary package.
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