Make your mark with Thiess 

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change. 

Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. 

Thiess is the place to make things happen.

The opportunity

Join one of Thiess’ flagship projects at Lake Vermont, located just outside Dysart in Central Queensland. We’re on the lookout for a driven Electrical Supervisor to lead our Coal Handling Preparation Plant (CHPP) team on a 9-day fortnight roster (5/2, 4/3). As one of our longest-standing operations, Lake Vermont offers a stable and rewarding career path.
This is your chance to step into a role where you can sharpen your leadership and planning skills, working closely with a skilled crew and trusted contract partners. You'll be responsible for ensuring all electrical work meets the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance — driving efficiency across our fixed plant operations.

What You'll Do

• Develop and manage weekly and annual CHPP maintenance plans
• Supervise the execution of all planned and unplanned electrical work
• Lead shutdowns and coordinate contractor activity to meet timelines and budgets
• Monitor and maintain accurate maintenance records, asset history, and job plans
• Apply predictive and condition-based monitoring techniques to drive proactive maintenance
• Provide ongoing support to the CHPP Superintendent and collaborate with the EEM
• Ensure all work meets safety and environmental standards and complies with legislative requirements
• Engage with internal stakeholders and contractors to foster smooth operations and strong working relationships
• Contribute to budgeting, parts procurement, and cost control
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce downtime and enhance equipment performance

Requirements

Additionally, you will have:

• Electrical Trade Certificate or Engineering qualification
• Supervisor RII qualifications
• High Voltage Switching qualification (mandatory)
• Strong background supervising CHPP/fixed plant maintenance
• Working knowledge of the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999
• Proficiency in maintenance systems (e.g. JDE, CITECT)
• Excellent planning, coordination, and communication skills
• EEHA and/or EEM competencies highly regarded

Benefits

• 9-day fortnight roster (5/2 4/3)
• Site Allowance
• Competitive salary
• Fully maintained company vehicle
• Full camp accommodation or local living allowance provided
• Thiess’ commitment to ongoing training & development
• Salary sacrifice options – Flights & novated leasing    
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products 

About us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.

The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition and developing services to enable sustainable mining.

We’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com