Electrical Engineer

at  Peabody Energy

Centurion is more than a mine—it’s a mission. Owned and operated by Peabody Energy. Join a team united in the pursuit of excellence, determined to make our mark in the coal sector. Centurion is committed to investing in the best people, world class equipment and setting the highest safety and production standards in the industry. With a mine life of over 20 years, Centurion poised to set new benchmarks in underground coal mining, emphasising safety and production excellence.
At Peabody we’re proud to produce coal that plays an essential role in not only powering the world but in building the worlds infrastructure. The premium metallurgical coal from Centurion is a key component in steelmaking vital for infrastructure development.
We’re committed to reviving this world-class operation, with development coal production targeted for early 2024 and longwall coal production expected in 2026.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Peabody are currently seeking a Electrical Engineer to join our Centurion underground mine, Our Centurion mine is located 160 kilometres west of Mackay. For more information on Centurion visit (centurionmine.com.au)
Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager the scope of your role will be to supervise the installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of electrical plant and installations in the Gate Road and Mains development areas of the mine.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Monitor the operational status and effectiveness of the mine environmental Training and mentoring a team of Electrical Tradespersons
• Co-ordination of all electrical activities relating to gas drainage, production and maintenance activities in process area
• High Voltage cables, plant and switchgear installation, commissioning and maintenance
• Low Voltage machinery and equipment installation, commissioning and maintenance
• Plant procurement, site acceptance, maintenance, overhaul and disposal
• Co-ordination of development specific plant overhauls and demobilisation
• Co-ordination of development section set up for first drivage
• Co-ordination of panel advance activities (including conveyor belt extensions)
• Co-ordination of communication equipment installation, commissioning, maintenance. This includes telephones, radio system, fibre optic cabling systems and cameras.
• Development, implementation and maintenance of a suitable skills matrix and corresponding training package for direct reports
• Assistance with incident investigation in process area as required
• Tasks outside of process area as required by business needs