Electrical Superintendent

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About The Role
We are seeking experienced Electrical Superintendents to join the Yilgarn Iron Ore Project which includes the sites of Koolyanobbing, Windarling and Parker Range. The Yilgarn region has a long history of iron ore mining and is located in the Shires or Yilgarn and Menzies with ore being railed to Esperance Port for export. The productive mining areas are located on the land of the Marlinyu Ghoorlie Native Title Group. Koolyanobbing is in the Shire of Yilgarn, Western Australia, 54 km north-northeast of the town of Southern Cross.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you are responsible for running a safe and efficient site whilst satisfying client requirements. You will plan, lead and monitor the crushing team to achieve targets. Located nearby Southern Cross, these roles are offered on a FIFO 8/6 roster from Perth or DIDO roster from surrounding towns.

In this role, you will:

• Provide effective management and leadership to all Electrical personnel.
• Ensure the effective delivery and safe management of the Electrical/HV elements of MACA's Crushing Plants.
• Collaborate effectively with multiple disciplines/areas to achieve excellence in all tasks and goals of the department and wider business.
• Ensuring electrical KPI's in accordance with the client contract terms and MACA safety systems.
• Implement, maintain, and manage systematic routine electrical maintenance program in liaison with the operational requirements of the division.
• Assessment, ordering and monitoring of electrical parts and consumables.
• Report all faults and defects of plant promptly and without delay.
• Assist in the training and learning regime of all MACA trainees, employees and sub-contractors and identify suitable development opportunities.
• Ensure performance reviews are conducted annually, constructive feedback is provided to all employees and career paths and development plans are identified.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Current Electrical License.
• High Voltage Switching Certificate.
• Previous experience managing operational teams.
• Previous experience in individual personnel development for overall department success.
• The ability to demonstrate a positive attitude, resilience, and openness to change.
• Highly motivated and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Have a "Can Do" attitude to safety and align to MACA company values.

What Thiess Can Do For You

• Permanent full-time positions
• Full camp facilities provided
• Thiess' commitment to training & development
• Salary sacrifice options – Flights & novated leasing
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.

About Us
We partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 90 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments.

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