Electrical Technician

**About the Business**:

- **Work as part of a strong and cohesive team**:

- **Midweek & Weekend Rosters Available**:

- **Based at Camberwell in the Hunter Valley**

Yancoal Australia is one of Australia’s largest pure play coal producers. It boasts three tier one thermal coal mines in New South Wales together with interests in three other metallurgical and thermal coal mines located in New South Wales and Queensland. Yancoal Australia also manages five other Australian coal mines on behalf of related parties. Yancoal currently employs over 4,000 people across its operations. At Yancoal our people are our most valuable asset and we invest in developing our management and leadership talent throughout our operations. Our Ashton Coal Operations include an underground mine and coal handling and preparation plant, located in Camberwell. The site operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week_._

**Job Tasks and Responsibilities**:
Reporting to the shift Undermanager, the successful applicant will be responsible for:

- Supervising the installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of all electrical plant & equipment on site
- Conducting effective preventative & scheduled maintenance and fault-finding work on electrical systems
- Monitoring equipment to ensure it remains fit for purpose, functional and in a safe condition

**Skills and Experience**:
To be successful in securing this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following:

- Minimum 2 years Underground Coal Mining experience in a similar role (essential)
- Electrical Trade Qualification and Certificate of Proficiency (mandatory)
- Qualifications in Maintenance of Electrical Equipment for Hazardous Areas (highly desirable)
- Experience maintaining Underground Mining Equipment including Conveyor Systems, Joy Development Equipment, CT/DBT Longwall Equipment and Explosive Protected Diesel Plant (SMV, PJB, Jug-A-O)
- A Strong community to safety with strong communication & influencing skills, both written and verbal
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- A positive attitude towards and willingness to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives on site
- Knowledge of Coal Mining WHS legislation requirements

**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.
- 18 weeks paid parental leave with no waiting period.
- Multiple types of flexible work arrangements
- Salary Continuance and Life Insurance Cover
- Salary sacrifices options, Service recognition rewards, Employee Assistance Programs

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