CHPP Electrician
Role Overview
Reporting to the CHPP Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, the CHPP Electrical Technician will perform all logistical and electrical maintenance functions within the Coal Handling Preparation Plant (CHPP) and minimising downtime whilst demonstrating a strong commitment to health, safety and the environment.
In this role you will be responsible for:
• Providing safe and efficient assistance to operational equipment
• Performing electrical fault finding and diagnostics work at the CHPP
• Conduct High voltage switching
• Inspect, maintain and repair electrical fixed plant in accordance with AS3000 and relevant legislation
• Maintaining a high level of positive safety performance and workplace culture through teamwork, personal commitment, and application of the company values.
Roster and Location
• Full-Time – Monday to Thursday/ Tuesday to Friday roster – 10 hours per day
• Based on site at HVO (Lemington Road).
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Requirements
- Electrical Trade Qualification (NSW Electrical Supervisor or contractors licence)
- 3+ years experience in fixed plant operations
- Industrial experience, conducting maintenance inspections, industrial installations, fault finding and repair of equipment including, yard machines (Stackers / Reclaimers), conveying equipment
- High Voltage Switching Qualification (advantageous)
- Previous experience in coal handling and processing plants
- Competencies in Working at heights / confined space / elevated work platform (advantageous)
- Excellent Organisational skills and with the ability to multitask
- Ability to liaise and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
- Show motivation with the ability to work both autonomously and within a team.
- Why HVO
- Opportunity to grow and develop, and to manage your work life balance
- Leadership and Career progression opportunities
- Healthy, safe, inclusive and equal opportunity work environment is our priority
- minimum five weeks annual leave
- market competitive salary
- a safe and enjoyable workplace where everyone is respected valued and empowered
- structured training and development to support you in progressing your career
- education assistance
- a generous incentive program
- health and wellness reimbursement program
- paid parental leave
- salary sacrificing options
- private health insurance subsidies
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Did we mention the Hunter Valley offers a great lifestyle close to city services?
- If you're looking to unearth opportunities, we want to hear from you!
- Applications close: 23 October 2026
- Based on site at HVO
- Hunter Valley Operations Location
- Working for us isn’t like working at any old mine. We offer you the opportunity to grow and develop, and to manage your work life balance.
- Providing you with healthy, safe, inclusive and equal opportunity work environment is our priority.
Full Job Posting
As a large open cut mining operation in the NSW Hunter Valley, HVO is a workplace where you can unearth opportunities. The opportunity to make a difference in a fast paced and exciting environment. To be empowered, have your opinions valued and your efforts rewarded. The opportunity to take charge of your career, starting with this role. HVO is laying the foundation for the future by investing in equipment, technology and our people so we consistently achieve our goals and contribute positively to the environment and the community. So, we are seeking a confident and enthusiastic person who share our values – Think Sharp, Dig In and Care - to join our high performing team. Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation. Job Description Reporting to the CHPP Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, the CHPP Electrical Technician will perform all logistical and electrical maintenance functions within the Coal Handling Preparation Plant (CHPP) and minimising downtime whilst demonstrating a strong commitment to health, safety and the environment. In this role you will be responsible for:
- Providing safe and efficient assistance to operational equipment
- Performing electrical fault finding and diagnostics work at the CHPP
- Conduct High voltage switching
- Inspect, maintain and repair electrical fixed plant in accordance with AS3000 and relevant legislation
- Maintaining a high level of positive safety performance and workplace culture through teamwork, personal commitment, and application of the company values. Roster and Location
- Full-Time – Monday to Thursday/ Tuesday to Friday roster – 10 hours per day
- Based on site at HVO (Lemington Road). About You
- Electrical Trade Qualification (NSW Electrical Supervisor or contractors licence)
- 3+ years experience in fixed plant operations
- Industrial experience, conducting maintenance inspections, industrial installations, fault finding and repair of equipment including, yard machines (Stackers / Reclaimers), conveying equipment
- High Voltage Switching Qualification (advantageous)
- Previous experience in coal handling and processing plants
- Competencies in Working at heights / confined space / elevated work platform (advantageous)
- Excellent Organisational skills and with the ability to multitask
- Ability to liaise and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
- Show motivation with the ability to work both autonomously and within a team. Why HVO
- Opportunity to grow and develop, and to manage your work life balance
- Leadership and Career progression opportunities
- Healthy, safe, inclusive and equal opportunity work environment is our priority Employee benefits include:
- minimum five weeks annual leave
- market competitive salary
- a safe and enjoyable workplace where everyone is respected valued and empowered
- structured training and development to support you in progressing your career
- education assistance
- a generous incentive program
- health and wellness reimbursement program
- paid parental leave
- salary sacrificing options
- private health insurance subsidies
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Did we mention the Hunter Valley offers a great lifestyle close to city services? If you're looking to unearth opportunities, we want to hear from you! Applications close: 23 October 2026 Based on site at HVO Hunter Valley Operations Location Working for us isn’t like working at any old mine. We offer you the opportunity to grow and develop, and to manage your work life balance. Providing you with healthy, safe, inclusive and equal opportunity work environment is our priority.
About Hunter Valley Operations
Private Australian open-cut coal mine producing thermal and semi-soft metallurgical coal for export.
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