CHPP Maintenance Technician - Electrical

Job no: 9EBMX

Category: Mining, Resources & Energy

• Permanent full-time role working dayshift Mon-Thurs, Tues-Fri
• Work in a highly motivated and technically capable team
• Mining consent until 2039

Bengalla Mining Company is a joint venture with a strong track record of achievement. Our focus is on maintaining strong safety, productivity, and profitability results. We have a collaborative team culture and a highly professional and rewarding work environment. Operational since 1999, Bengalla is in Muswellbrook in the Hunter Valley, and supplies international markets. Current production approvals for 15 Mtpa.

Bengalla is an open cut coal mine offering a residential lifestyle. The development consent for the operation provides the ability to mine through to 2039. We pride ourselves on the professionalism with which we pursue our goals and our strong links into our community.

The Opportunity

Working closely with all teams within the CHPP, the CHPP Maintenance Technician – Equipment Inspector (Electrical) plays a pivotal role in the work management process by ensuring identified electrical defects are accurately scoped and prepared for timely execution.

This is a dynamic role offering a high level of autonomy, requiring strong engagement with internal stakeholders and external service providers to meet planning cycle timelines, site requirements and established processes.

Responsibilities

• Scope, plan and prepare electrical and instrumentation work from defects, condition monitoring data and engineering recommendations.
• Review weekly and shutdown schedules to confirm work readiness and priorities.
• Review completed work to ensure compliance with site standards and documentation requirements.
• Provide technical support for electrical and instrumentation assets, including input to design reviews, repair strategies, modifications and upgrades.
• Identify equipment risks and contribute to risk assessments, isolation planning and control strategies.
• Develop and improve inspection techniques, procedures, reporting processes, work instructions, standard jobs and reporting improvements.
• Support fixed plant maintenance strategies and reliability improvement initiatives, including RCA investigations, identifying alternative products and cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate critical electrical tasks during shutdowns and assist with execution when directed.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, engineering teams and suppliers to improve fixed plant reliability.
• Provide coverage for other equipment inspector roles as required.
• Prepare and complete change management documentation, introduction to site of equipment, chemical and store stock requests.

Qualifications and experience

• Electrical trade qualification.
• CHPP and/or infrastructure maintenance experience.
• Proven ability to scope work and prepare tasks for execution.
• Experience with CMMS systems (Pulse or similar).
• Knowledge of relevant Australian Standards.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and multitasking skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to process.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office suite).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to embrace change and contribute positively to team culture.

What we offer

Bengalla values its people and their contribution to the operation. Our well-established employee benefits program offers choice and flexibility to enhance the lifestyle and wellbeing of our team. With benefits including subsidised health insurance, salary packaging, self-education assistance, salary continuance and gym memberships we make the health, safety, and well-being of our people our absolute priority.

This is a great opportunity to join the professional and friendly team at Company name and opportunities such as this are few within the region.

Note: Only applicants with unrestricted rights to work in Australia and recognised qualifications will be considered for this position (qualification must be recognised by Engineers Australia).