Electrical Engineering Manager

A unique and exciting opportunity is available at our Curragh Complex for an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager.

CORONADO GLOBAL RESOURCES is a leading international producer of high quality Metallurgical Coal. Our global operations are located in two of the world's largest and most productive metallurgical coal basins, the Bowen Basin in Queensland and the Central Appalachian region of the US. 

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager (EEM) to provide statutory oversight and technical leadership across the Curragh operation. Reporting to the Manager Engineering, this role is responsible for ensuring electrical engineering compliance, governance and system integrity across plant, infrastructure and mining operations.

This is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing electrical engineering standards, maintaining electrical system stability across the operation and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and site engineering frameworks.

You will work closely with operational leaders, maintenance teams and technical specialists to ensure electrical engineering systems and processes support safe, efficient and reliable mining operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide statutory leadership as Electrical Engineering Manager for the operation
• Maintain and govern the Electrical Engineering Control Plan
• Lead electrical engineering governance & ensure compliance with legislative & company standards
• Oversee electrical reticulation systems and ensure system stability across the operation
• Lead the identification, design and auditing of electrical risk controls
• Provide technical guidance and direction to electrical personnel across the operation
• Support engineering projects including equipment introduction, commissioning and upgrades
• Investigate electrical incidents, failures and system issues and implement corrective actions
• Manage electrical engineering budgets including operational and capital expenditure recommendations
• Coordinate and audit external electrical contractors and their management plans
• Support development and training of electrical personnel including HV training governance

About You

You are an experienced electrical engineering leader with strong technical capability and a practical operational mindset. You are comfortable working in a complex mining environment and providing leadership that ensures electrical systems operate safely, reliably and in compliance with statutory obligations.

You will bring:

• Electrical Trade or Electrical Engineering qualification suitable for appointment as EEM under the Coal Mining Safety and Health legislation
• Demonstrated capability to hold statutory appointment as EEM
• G1, G8 and G9 competencies & Hazardous Area qualifications
• Extensive experience working with open cut mining electrical equipment and reticulation including high voltage systems
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and incident investigation methodologies such as ICAM
• Strong leadership capability with the ability to influence and guide technical and operational teams

Why Join Us?

At Coronado, we’re more than just a leading producer of metallurgical coal - we’re a team that values people, progress, and community. Whether you're building your career or seeking your next challenge, we offer real opportunities to grow and thrive.

• Where You Call Home Is Up to You: Whether that’s Company paid FIFO from Brisbane, DIDO from the Capricorn Coast (just 2 hours away), or living locally in the friendly and welcoming community of Blackwater. We've got options to make work-life balance achievable, no matter where you’re based.
• Relocation & Housing Support: We’ll take care of the logistics  - and the cost of your move to Blackwater. You’ll have access to subsidised company housing with options to suit your lifestyle, whether that’s camp-style accommodation (with all meals & weekly cleaning included), a private unit, or a house suited to your family.
• Attractive Package: Receive a competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and 5 weeks of annual leave to support your downtime and personal goals.
• Career Development: Be part of a global business with strong local roots, where you’ll have access to training, mentoring, and internal progression pathways.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay well with subsidised gym memberships and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives designed to support your physical and mental health.

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We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusivity, and fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves. We offer exceptional career opportunities in the US and Australia, with long-term career prospects and a range of staff benefits. 

Coronado Curragh values collaboration, taking accountability, respect for each other and striving for excellence in all that we do.  We are an inclusive employer that values and responds to innovation and encourages and recognises employee contributions and ideas. We reward our people’s effort and performance.  

This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to further develop their mining career with one of the world’s largest metallurgical coal producers.