Electrical Superintendent: CHPP

Opportunity for an experienced Electrical Superintendent to join the team at our Capcoal Mine in Middlemount, QLD. 

Prioritising safety as our number one Value, ensuring your well-being.

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal

Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.  In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland's Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in North West Queensland and Western Australia.

Capcoal Surface Mine are seeking a seasoned Electrical Superintendent to join the CHPP team on a full-time permanent basis, based in Middlemount, Queensland. The Electrical Superintendent optimises the equipment used in the extraction of coal to meet the site annual business plans and Monthly Operating Plans. A core priority of this role is to contribute to the delivery of fit for purpose electrical equipment, strategies and processes to assist achieve the business plan.

This requires an understanding of people, technical and financial inputs to develop and implement operational plans to achieve the annual plan targets (quality, tonnes, costs) safely.  It also requires having early input into strategies and plans developed by peers and, in turn, the business strategies and plans. 

This is a leadership role, leading electrical engineering continuous improvement work.  This includes driving "operations excellence" as a priority as well as leading the identification and realisation of opportunities to create step improvements in engineering maintenance methods and processes.

The key accountabilities are, but not limited to:

• Build, lead and develop the team to deliver departmental plans and continuous improvement objectives.
• Lead a systematic approach to the identification and delivery of CHPP automation improvements.
• Allocate tasks effectively to ensure individual, departmental and site work is adequately resourced.
• Lead the implementation and ensure compliance with safety systems, practices, behaviours and develop a proactive safety culture.
• Develop and manage independent systems that supplement other systems to further assist the operations.
• Regularly review and improve the electrical and control systems standards.
• Conduct monthly contractor management meetings.
• Personally, role model an uncompromising stand on safety standards and appropriate risk management.
• Ensure full implementation of Safety & Health Management systems in own team and work area.

To be successful in this role you will have qualifications in:

• Electrical Trade Qualification and or Degree/ Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Maintenance Management or CMMS qualifications would be desirable

In addition, you will also have:

• Previous experience in a similar role within mining operations (preferably Coal) would be beneficial
• Proven experience in post award contract administration will be viewed favourably
• Ability to understand functionality of business systems and extract relevant data for business purposes
• Track record in driving continuous improvement

• Full-time, permanent position at Capcoal Surface Mine, Middlemount QLD
• Monday to Friday site role with flexible working arrangement available
• Competitive Salary + 12% Superannuation + Annual Bonus
• Residential, DIDO, FIFO (company funded) Options
• Subsidised Anglo accommodation and company funded camp with meals provided
• Domestic relocation assistance to Middlemount township available
• Several conveniently timed, daily bus transfers from the airport to camp and onto site
• Gym membership perks
• Anglo American Company Benefits

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.  As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day.  We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day's work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we're also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Employee referral

Do you know someone who would fit this role? Employee referrals will be accepted for this job. Refer to your local Referral Guidelines for policy conditions and amounts.   

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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CLOSING DATE

04 November 2025

Please note, screening and interview may take place prior to closing date - applications may also close before this date.

Recruitment Agencies

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