At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Electrical Department, overseeing inspections and repairs of electrical systems.
- Company: Join NEPEAN™, Australia's top engineering and mining services organisation.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, discounts on brands, flexible work, and family-oriented culture.
- Other info: Diverse workplace welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic team while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Relevant electrical trade qualifications and strong fault-finding skills required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
At NEPEAN™, we are proud to be Australia's leading privately owned engineering, mining services, and industrial manufacturing organisation. We have unique capabilities to deliver high value, innovative, and sustainable solutions for the world’s leading mining, construction, and transport companies. Over the last 40 years, hard work, technical credibility, and a willingness to tackle very challenging projects have earned NEPEAN an enviable reputation.
NEPEAN Longwall® (a division of NEPEAN™) partners with its customers to design, engineer, integrate, and support longwall equipment and systems. With purpose-built facilities in both Queensland and New South Wales, including our Kurri Kurri workshop, NEPEAN Longwall offers a full suite of after-sales services that support products throughout their entire lifecycle. Our experienced, committed, and motivated team has demonstrated its capability over many years in delivering reliable, high-quality longwall equipment and system solutions.
The Opportunity: NEPEAN Longwall® has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Supervisor with Longwall experience to establish and build the Electrical Department at our Kurri Kurri workshop. This role will lead the development of systems, standards, and capability while overseeing the inspection, repair, overhaul, and commissioning of electrical fit-outs across small and large project overhauls, providing ongoing support to internal and external customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and scopes of work
- Carry out control and power wiring of electrical equipment
- Fault finding and functional testing of electrical systems and equipment
- AS3800 level overhaul of intrinsically safe control equipment
- Ensure high quality workmanship delivered on time and within budget
- Maintain calibration of electrical test equipment
- Ensure all tools, equipment, and machinery are kept in safe working order
- Manage document control and progress reporting
- Liaise with the Projects team to set priorities and meet key deadlines
- Lead, manage, and mentor electricians, trades assistants, and apprentices
- Maintain and manage compliance with AS3800 standards
- Coordinate handovers with other departments and deliver pre-start presentations
- Provide mentoring and support to apprentices
- People management, performance, and team development
- Communicate directly with the Operations Manager and General Manager to provide overviews, forecasts, and management of scopes of work and projects
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Relevant NSW electrical trade qualifications
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Sound knowledge of underground and/or open-cut mining electrical equipment (highly regarded)
- Alternatively, experience in heavy industrial or process plant maintenance will be considered
- Strong knowledge of AS3000, AS3800, and AS4871 (preferred)
- AS3800 overhaul experience (highly regarded but not essential)
- Proven fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics and drawings
- Strong organisation and time-management capabilities
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Flexible approach to work, with availability for additional hours as required in line with NEPEAN Longwall fatigue management guidelines
What NEPEAN Longwall Offers:
- Attractive salary
- Discounts on leading retail brands
- Discounts on food, entertainment, and petrol
- Flexible working arrangements
- Family-oriented business culture
- Family Christmas events
- Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses
- Motor vehicle novated leasing options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free wellbeing support for you and your family
- Agile and dynamic team environment
- Excellent career development and advancement opportunities within the NEPEAN Group
In return for your skills and commitment, you will be rewarded with competitive remuneration, a supportive and experienced team, an excellent working environment, and long-term career opportunities. NEPEAN is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including diverse socio-economic, cultural, LGBTIQ, Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Electrical Supervisor in Kurri Kurri employer: Nepean
At NEPEAN Longwall, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the engineering and mining services sector, offering a supportive and safety-focused team environment in Kurri Kurri, NSW. With competitive pay, significant overtime opportunities, and a strong commitment to employee development, we provide a dynamic workplace where you can grow your career while enjoying a family-oriented culture that celebrates teamwork and diversity. Join us to be part of a stable, Australian-owned business with a reputation for excellence and innovation.
