Make your mark with Thiess

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The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Electrical EEM Superintendent to join our Maintenance Leadership Team at a Thiess site in the Bowen Basin.

In this critical statutory position, you will fulfil the responsibilities of Electrical Engineering Manager (EEM) under Queensland coal mining legislation, providing technical leadership, governance, and assurance across all electrical engineering activities onsite.

You will be responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Electrical Engineering Management System (EEMS), ensuring all electrical assets, infrastructure, and systems are managed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with legislative and site requirements.

Roster: 5:2 | Location: Bowen Basin| Employment Type: Fulltime

As the Electrical EEM Superintendent, you will bring:

• Electrical Trade qualification with Queensland Electrical Licence
• Qualifications and experience to meet statutory EEM requirements in QLD coal mining
• Extensive experience in mining electrical maintenance and engineering environments
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering governance, risk management, and compliance
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing site-based teams
• Proven ability to influence, engage stakeholders, and lead high-performing teams
• Experience with maintenance systems (e.g. JDE) and financial/budget management

An Electrical Engineering degree will be highly regarded.

What's on offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• Competitive salary package.
• Ongoing training & development opportunities.
• A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
• 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 has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, 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 recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: 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 about working at Thiess.

How to Apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

Please click the "apply" button below to apply for this role.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check, and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

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