Trades Operator (Electrical)

South32
Appin, NSW, Australia
Competitive
May 16, 2022
May 30, 2022
776295210
Permanent
Full Time
English
About the role

Permanent Trade Operator position based at West Cliff Coal Preparation Plant. Reporting to the Production Team Leader, you will be accountable for executing work activities in relation to operating and maintaining the coal preparation plant and the broader WCCPP site. This is a full-time position, working a rotating roster of 12 hour shifts on either days or nights.

Other accountabilities include -

  • Complete plant inspections and monitoring of the coal preparation process
  • Carrying out sampling and testing
  • Problem diagnosis and resolution, including process and electrical issues
  • Utilising the SAP system to requisition spares and equipment, and to raise notifications
  • Carry out routine planned electrical maintenance activities and attend to breakdowns
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting of all incidents and hazards
  • Responding to incidents and injuries as part of the emergency response team


About you

You will be interested in working for an organisation that embraces the diversity each person brings to the workplace. Our values of Care, Trust, Togetherness and Excellence will guide your decision making and interactions, while supporting you in generating courageous solutions.

In addition, you will have:

  • Electrical Supervisors Certificate or an Electrical trade proficiency certificate (trade certificate)
  • Valid Driver's Licence
  • High Voltage Switching and EEHA (Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas) qualifications will be highly regarded
  • Workcover Dogging Licence, Confined Space and Working at Heights qualifications will also be highly regarded


We would welcome application from those who can demonstrate:

  • A good work ethic, with motivation to work in challenging situations
  • A drive to exceed expectations and to constantly push for results
  • Behaviours in line with South32 values of Care, Trust, Togetherness and Excellence


Location

This position will be at the West Cliff Coal Preparation Plant (WCCPP) which is in the southern coalfields of New South Wales, near the coastal city of Wollongong and approximately 75 kilometres south and southwest of Sydney.

About Illawarra Metallurgical Coal

Illawarra Metallurgical Coal is a long term and leading coking coal supplier which operates two underground metallurgical coal mines, two preparation plants and a logistics chain.

Our culture

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We're focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered and appropriately rewarded.

We aspire to be an inclusive organisation, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Applications for this job will close on Monday 30th May 2022.