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Underground Electrician

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gcaa logoGcaa · Ulan, Australia
Full-timeRemote2w ago
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About 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.

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:
  • continuous miners
  • automated longwall systems
  • surface and underground conveyors
  • You'll succeed if you have
  • 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

Benefits

Work with state ‑ of ‑ the ‑ art longwall equipment and modern underground infrastructureA genuine team culture - comradery, mutual respect and a supportive environmentClear development pathways for all rolesCompetitive pay and benefits (details provided on application)Employee BenefitsGym Subsidies and Pool Season PassesAccess to Glencore's Fit for Life program - including retail and health discountsRelocation assistanceNovated Leasing & Salary PackagingRemote area housing assistance (salary sacrifice options)Early Intervention ProgramsEAP AssistanceLocation & RosterBased at Ulan West, about a 45min drive from Mudgee, NSW.Availability of Primary and High Schools in the areaState-of-the-art Sporting ComplexNew Hospital and Health Care FacilitiesLively community, with markets, music and festivalsAward-winning wine region3.5 hours to Newcastle and SydneyRosters available includeMid-week DayMid-week AfternoonMid-week NightWeekend DayWeekend NightsHow to applyMove to more than a job - join a team committed to your development. Click Apply below.For questions about the role or roster, contact Stephanie Wilson 0467 714 465.Ulan West is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome people who will bring a positive, safety ‑ focused approach to our team.Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.Health insuranceRemote work options

Additional Information

Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life. Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation. Join Ulan West -Electrical Trade Roles Now Hiring in Mudgee Advance Your Mining Career at Ulan West (Trades) Trades Opportunities: Work with Best‑in‑Class Equipment at Ulan West Competitive Salary, $9,000 Regional Allowance & Trade Allowance Join a record ‑ breaking, high ‑ performance longwall operation and build your career with some of the best people and equipment in the business. 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.

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