Electrical Superintendent

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Demonstrate your leadership experience in an Electrical Superintendent role at our Hail Creek mine in Queensland!

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Electricians

Company: Rio Tinto

Location: Mackay & Coalfields

Work type: Full Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-2-5946-7677

Fax: +61-2-9060-9441

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Detail information about job Electrical Superintendent. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Opportunity to work with a leading open cut mine with a modern fleet of haulage trucks
  • Great development opportunity with a family-friendly 9-day fortnight, drive in drive out roster
  • Residentially based in Mackay with a coastal lifestyle - Hail Creek, Queensland - Hail Creek

 

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Superintendent to manage and be fully accountable for all maintenance and capital improvement works associated with the electrical assets at Hail Creek Mine. The successful candidate will lead an enthusiastic team of electricians to ensure the safe and consistent performance of electrical assets to meet and exceed the site’s annual operating plan, while maintaining compliance with legislative requirements. 

This role is a great opportunity for an experienced Superintendent, ready to take on the challenge of a reasonable sized budget and team.  Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Electrical maintenance of a large fleet of electric drive haul trucks (Komatsu 960E and Terex MT4400) and two L1850 Letourneau Loaders
  • Electrical maintenance of two P&H 9020 draglines and three P&H 4100 XPC rope shovels, and associated mobile substations and 66kV supply lines
  • Maintenance of all site electrical infrastructure, including HV and LV power distribution, fire systems, air conditioning systems, and communications and fleet systems
  • Statutory accountability as the Electrical Engineering Manager
  • Developing capital replacement strategies and budgets for electrical assets
  • Compilation of, and compliance to, annual operating plans and budgets
  • Supporting all other teams on site with electrical support
  • Ensuring the short and long term maintenance and reliability plans align with the strategic goals of the business
  • Directly managing a team of electrical supervisors and tradespersons

 

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you should have:

  • An Electrical Trade qualification and a Qld Electrical Worker’s Licence – alternatively, an RPEQ Electrical Engineer
  • Ideally, the qualification to exercise the statutory function of Electrical Engineering Manager under the Qld Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2017
  • Experience in HV switching operations and maintenance
  • Several years of experience in a similar leadership role, ideally as a superintendent in an open pit mine
  • An in-depth understanding of maintenance, including the work management process, defect elimination process, FMECA, and SAP MPA governance
  • An understanding of budget reporting and cost control measures
  • Knowledge of relevant mining legislation and industry practices

It will also be beneficial if you have:

  • Post-trade qualifications in a related engineering discipline or maintenance management
  • Experience in other heavy industry, aside from mining, will also be highly regarded.

 

Where you will be working

Located 90km south-west of Mackay in central Queensland, Hail Creek Mine is a modern open cut coal operation. Winner of the Australian Coal Mine of the Year in 2008, it offers attractive commute rosters out of Mackay, with accommodation in the on-site village boasting modern and comfortable facilities.

 

About us 

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.

Our long history is filled with firsts. We’ve developed some of the world’s largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminium and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore, coal and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You’ll find then in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.

 

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for a role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

 

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