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Form of workWhitehaven Coal is proud to be the leading Australian ASX-listed producer of premium-quality coal. We currently operate four mines in NSW and we’re excited to grow our QLD operations via the announced acquisition of 100% of BMA’s Daunia and Blackwater coal mines in the Bowen Basin.
Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.
About Blackwater Mine:
Situated 73 kilometres south-east of Emerald, Blackwater is the second-largest open-cut metallurgical coal mine in the Bowen Basin. This long-life operation began in 1967 and has grown to become one of the longest coal mines in the Southern Hemisphere, with a strike length of 80 kilometres. Blackwater extracts high quality metallurgical and thermal coal for the export market using truck and shovel, as well as loader and dragline.
What You’ll Do
- Ensure maintenance activities prioritise safety, through effective hazard identification and risk management.
- Provide leadership through coaching, mentoring, and developmental activities to members of the team driving a positive workplace culture
- Ensure work order feedback and closeouts are completed accurately to improve maintenance efficiencies.
- Provide technical support to contracts and warehouse personnel for procurement and management of parts.
- Assist the Maintenance Manager & Superintendents in implementing safety plans
- Drive continuous improvement, ensuring cost saving and production efficiency
What You’ll Bring
- Tertiary Mechanical or Electrical Trade Certificate (as relevant).
- Extensive demonstrated experience in the mining or heavy industry or processing plant with strong working knowledge of Maintenance, Planning and CMMS.
- Strong commitment to safety and a continuous improvement culture.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation with excellent presentation and reporting skills.
- RIIRIS301 / RIIWHS301 / RIICOM301 / RIIRIS402 (formerly S1, S2, S3, G2)
Why Whitehaven Coal?
- Full Relocation Packages | 26 wks. Paid Parental Leave
- $4k for successful employee referrals
- Awards and recognition through our STRIVE initiative
- Salary Sacrifice Opportunities
Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.
Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment
Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.
To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work.
