Electrical Trades Technician - Northern Coal Services

About the Role

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Electrical Trades Technician that wants to build a lucrative career in the mining industry and secure a role with our northern based operation – Northern Coal Services.

At Centennial, we support your career growth by providing additional training and qualifications while you work leading to continual career development opportunities.

Our highly productive continuous mining operations maintain a strong focus on safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Successful applicants will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and dedication to our internal safety culture. 

Conveniently located in the Lake Macquarie region, a short drive from Newcastle and the Central Coast, this role is an excellent opportunity to work in a surface-based mining operation.

Reporting to the Engineering Coordinators, your responsibilities will include

•    Operation, inspection and maintenance of coal processing equipment and other associated plant machinery, including (but not limited to)
o    Conveyors
o    Coal bins
o    Feeder systems
o    Coal crushers
o    Screens
o    Truck loading systems

Centennial is offering

•    Excellent above award wages and weekly bonus
•    Daywork position 
•    Paid overtime
•    Career development and training opportunities
•    Collaborative and supportive team culture

Suitable candidates will have

•    Certificate III Electrotechnology – Electrician
•    Ability to read and comprehend electrical schematic diagrams
•    Excellent time management skills
•    Ability to problem solve and use own initiative
•    Excellent work ethic and attendance record
•    Good teamwork and communication skills
•    Commitment to site safety and operational practices and targets
•    Previous experience working in a CHPP environment, working with high voltage, and switching access and using SCADA and PLC systems may be advantageous

About Centennial

Centennial Coal Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Asia's largest independent Energy Group, Banpu Public Company Limited.

We employ over 1,600 highly skilled employees across our operations and are New South Wales leading supplier of coal-fired energy. 

Centennial is the heart of innovation, technology, and sustainability, offering a career that is both challenging and rewarding.

Applications close – 3rd October 2025