Maintenance Leading Hand

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

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 the Role

An outstanding opportunity has become available for a Leading Hand to join our Tarrawonga site in the Maintenance team. The Leading Hand will be employed under a roster of 4/5/5/4 alternating day & night 12-hour shifts

What You’ll Do

• Assist in leading the maintenance crew of up to 12 workers, providing guidance and proactive leadership skills.
• Complete planned, unplanned, and corrective maintenance tasks
• Ensure compliance to Whitehaven Coals Occupational Health and Safety Standard is being met.
• Ensure that all incidents, accidents and hazards are reported and are followed up correctly to minimise and manage risk.
• Inspect equipment and raise job requests on any defective parts/components found.
• Step up to supervise during planned shutdowns.

What You’ll Bring

• Hold a Certificate III in Mechanical, Auto Electrical, Electrical or Heavy Fabrication (Trade Certificate).
• Experience in a Leading Hand position.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate good time management.
• Significant experience in heavy equipment.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching
• Full Relocation Packages
• Access to Salary Packaging Including Novated Leasing
• Salary Sacrifice Opportunities
• Bonus Scheme + $1k Company Shares
• Employee Referral Scheme - $3000 for Successful Referrals!
• 26 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

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.
 

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