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Advance Your Mining Career at Ulan West
Work with Best‑in‑Class Equipment at Ulan West
Weekend Nightshift Roster - Competitive Salary & $16,000 Regional Allowance
Join a record‑breaking, high‑performance longwall operation and build your career with some of the best people and equipment in the business.
About Ulan West
Ulan West is a modern, high‑production underground longwall coal mine in the Western Coalfields of NSW. Commissioned in 2012 and built with best‑in‑class equipment and safety systems, we deliver outstanding operational results while keeping our people safe. Our team culture is proud, supportive and tightly knit — if you want to belong to a workplace where people are seen, heard and respected, this is it.
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Shift Engineer to join our underground team. This is more than a job — it’s a pathway to career growth with hands‑on work, the latest mining technology and a team that will help you progress.
As our new Electrical Shift Engineer, you will:
Lead and take ownership of your shift and crew;
Provide technical advice, assistance and development to tradespeople;
Manage the safe and successful execution of the shift plan including management of work orders, the monitoring of plan completion/effectiveness and the closing out of work orders;
Determine and organise parts, labour and equipment to undertake maintenance plans and major breakdowns;
Conduct short and medium term planning for crew activities and maintenance shifts;
Analyse information to decide priorities and determine the expected duration or required maintenance activities and level of risk management required;
Communicate effectively to oncoming shifts for appropriate handover of information to support the ongoing operations.
As the successful candidate you will:
Hold Electrical Trade Qualifications, or alternatively hold a Diploma Qualification in Electrical Engineering or a Degree in Electrical Engineering;
Have a minimum 3 years industry experience;
Have experience in supervising a mining or maintenance crew in front line capacity will be advantageous.
What we offer
Work with state‑of‑the‑art longwall equipment and modern underground infrastructure
A genuine team culture — comradery, mutual respect and a supportive environment
Clear development pathways for all roles
Competitive pay and benefits (details provided on application)
Employee Benefits
Gym Subsidies and Pool Season Passes
Access to Glencore’s Fit for Life program – including retail and health discounts
Relocation assistance
Novated Leasing & Salary Packaging
Remote area housing assistance (salary sacrifice options)
Early Intervention Programs
EAP Assistance
Location & Roster
Based at Ulan West, about a 45min drive from Mudgee, NSW.
Availability of Primary and High Schools in the area
State-of-the-art Sporting Complex
New Hospital and Health Care Facilities
Lively community, with markets, music and festivals
Award-winning wine region
3.5 hours to Newcastle and Sydney
How to Apply
Move to more than a job — join a team committed to your development. Click Apply below. For questions about the role or roster, contact Lauren Morton, 0427 256 716.
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For information about Mudgee click here
Ulan West is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome people who will bring a positive, safety‑focused approach to our team.
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