At Hail Creek, everything we do is about developing our people, optimising our asset and improving our future. We positively impact our people and communities. We strive to be industry leaders – the Mine of Choice. It’s a culture that fosters pragmatic outcomes where things happen quickly. We promote those ‘out of the box’ ideas to continuously improve and no day is ever the same. With a large and passionate workforce of over 1,000 people, there is a great opportunity for you to contribute and make an impact.
Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Maintainer Electrical to join our dynamic and successful team. Reporting directly to the Electrical Supervisor, you will play a key role in safely and effectively maintaining and supporting the electrical systems across our site to a high standard and meet required targets. This multifaceted role will involve working on a diverse range of equipment including:
- Shovels
- Electric Drive Trucks
- All associated mine infrastructure
You will be relied upon to diagnose complex electrical faults, make safe and effective decisions in the field, and support production-critical assets.
This diverse and collaborative environment provides excellent opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and career progression.
About the Candidate
The successful candidate will bring the following skills and experience to the role:
- Relevant Electrical qualification
- Mining Equipment OEM Training and experience
- Experience in maintaining Electric Rope Shovels
- Experience in maintaining Electric Drive Trucks
- Open Cut Coal Mining experience
- HV Switching authorisation
- Maintenance and fault-finding on HV infrastructure including substations, switchgear, power reticulation, trailing cables and mine-wide power distribution systems.
- Experience with Operational Technology (OT) Systems (desirable)
- Demonstrated exposure to computerised maintenance management systems and knowledge of SAP (desirable)
- Ability to work well in a dynamic team environment
- A current and valid Australian Driver’s licence
- High Risk Work Licences such as Forklift, EWP & Working at Heights will be highly regarded
- You have a willingness to contribute to a winning team, whilst also focusing on your personal and professional development
What We Offer
At Hail Creek Open Cut, we are committed to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
In return, we offer:
- 7/7 12.5hr Day/ Night rotating roster.
- Direct employment with Glencore.
- Competitive remuneration package with lifestyle benefits.
- Annual short-term performance bonus.
- Above-award annual leave entitlement.
- Access to the Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave Scheme.
- Education Assistance opportunities to support further study and professional development.
- Ongoing career development and advancement opportunities within a global mining organisation.
This role is a wonderful opportunity for you no matter your circumstance. You will have the option to either live locally in one of the communities that surround our operation or stay on site in our amazing village. We are only a one and quarter hour drive from the beautiful Mackay hinterland and a two- and half-hour drive from Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands and have a diverse group of people at our operation commuting from multiple locations in Queensland such as Rockhampton and Townsville, to name a few. Commercial Flight Support is available per written request for senior staff members and above, for flights from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane (BNE) return.
Our people think and act like entrepreneurs. We have built a culture that rewards dedicated people with a can-do spirit, who take responsibility, and who have the drive to be leaders in their field. If you are caring, responsive, intuitive, and driven, and can operate within a dynamic environment, this is your chance to become part of a culture that empowers people and drives progression.
now at glencore.com/careers
For further recruitment information, please contact:
Ashleigh Head - Human Resources Coordinator
[email protected]
