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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.
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.
Key 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:
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
What we offer
Work with state‑of‑the‑art longwall equipment and modern underground infrastructure
A genuine team culture — comradery, mutual respect and a supportive environment
Clear development pathways for all roles
Competitive pay and benefits (details provided on application)
Employee Benefits
Gym Subsidies and Pool Season Passes
Access to Glencore’s Fit for Life program – including retail and health discounts
Relocation assistance
Novated Leasing & Salary Packaging
Remote area housing assistance (salary sacrifice options)
Early Intervention Programs
EAP Assistance
Location & Roster
Based at Ulan West, about a 45min drive from Mudgee, NSW.
Availability of Primary and High Schools in the area
State-of-the-art Sporting Complex
New Hospital and Health Care Facilities
Lively community, with markets, music and festivals
Award-winning wine region
3.5 hours to Newcastle and Sydney
Rosters available include
Mid-week Day
Mid-week Afternoon
Mid-week Night
Weekend Day
Weekend Nights
How to apply
Move 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.
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