Electrical Engineering Coordinator

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Oaky Creek Coal, a Glencore Managed Operation, produces high quality export coking coal. We are a large, dynamic mine with a proven track record. We’re professional, take personal ownership and we’re committed to providing exceptional outcomes all while delivering safe coal. At Oaky we know it’s our people that make it all possible. Our culture promotes flexibility and team work and rewards dedicated people with a can-do spirit, who take responsibility, and who have the drive to be leaders in their field.  We expect a lot, but we give a lot in return. We recognise and reward exceptional work.

Oaky Creek Coal is seeking an experienced and motivated Electrical Engineering Coordinator to join our Engineering and Maintenance team.

Reporting to the Technology Superintendent, this role is responsible for coordinating, managing and overseeing electrical, automation and process control maintenance activities across a wide range of underground and surface assets that support our mining operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in improving electrical equipment reliability and advancing automation technology at one of Australia's leading low-seam underground coal mining operations.

About the Role

As the Electrical Engineering Coordinator, you will lead a team of Process Control and Automation Engineers whilst also providing technical leadership across electrical, control, and automation systems.

You will also be responsible for ensuring that the safety, performance, and reliability of critical electrical infrastructure and operational systems are maintained to the highest level across the site. Partnering with site operational teams, OEMs, and key internal/external stakeholders, the role leads and supports commissioning and asset handover activities, champions continuous improvement opportunities, and delivers specialist technical support for planned and emergent maintenance events across electrical, process control, and automation systems.

A key focus here will be on enhancing electrical equipment reliability, minimising downtime, reducing Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) times, and optimising asset performance through effective troubleshooting and root cause analysis leading to quality actions to prevent reoccurrence.

You will also be involved with technology-driven improvements in safety, reliability, productivity, and operational performance, prioritising simple, scalable, and cost-effective solutions that achieve the greatest return with minimal investment.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong safety leadership and promote a positive safety culture
• Lead and support a team of Process Control and Automation Engineers to monitor asset performance and resolve technical issues as they arise
• Support the commissioning and asset handover process of new and existing electrical, process control and automation systems
• Be across and directly involved in the planning, execution and review of all site electrical engineering, process control and automation maintenance activities (both planned and unplanned events)
• Review electrical/process/automation equipment performance and delay data on a regular basis to ensure issues are identified and actioned to prevent reoccurrence in a timely manner
• Work collaboratively with OEMs and external contractors develop innovative but cost-effective solutions to operational problems
• Work with the site Electrical Engineering Manager (EEM) and Electrical Engineers to ensure asset compliance with relevant legislation, standards and company requirements

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a hands-on leader with strong technical capability and a passion for developing people and improving operational performance.

You will also require:

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with at least 3 years’ experience in a role that requires the active use of this qualification
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering systems, process control systems, network communications and industrial software applications
• A sound understanding of Longwall and Development mining processes with production experience in either discipline highly regarded
• A sound understanding of risk management, safe work practices and relevant Australian Standards
• A strong working knowledge of Queensland coal mining legislation, statutory requirements, and compliance standards, with practical experience in an EEM or EEM Delegate capacity considered advantageous.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• High levels of organisation, initiative, resourcefulness and attention to detail
• Experience in a similar role within an underground coal mining environment will be highly regarded

What We Offer

At Oaky Creek Coal, we recognise and reward our people with a competitive remuneration package and a supportive working environment.

Benefits include:

• Highly competitive mining industry salary
• Annual short-term performance bonus
• Five weeks annual leave
• Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave benefits
• Salary sacrifice opportunities.
• Education Assistance to support further study and professional development
• Relocation assistance for successful candidates
• Generous subsidised housing in Tieri, Queensland
• A family-friendly community with excellent facilities and lifestyle opportunities

Join Us

If you are a passionate electrical engineering professional looking make a meaningful impact on safety, equipment reliability and operational excellence, as well as work on cost-effective solutions in the innovation and automation space, we encourage you to apply.

As per company policy, internal applicants should discuss their interest in these positions with their Manager prior to submitting an application.

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