AddressWhitehaven 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 Mechanical Leading Hand to join our Gunnedah Basin Haulage site in the Maintenance team. The Leading Hand will be employed under a roster of 5/2 – Monday to Friday.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in leading the maintenance crew, 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.
What You’ll Bring
- Mining or general heavy industry / haulage experience in a Leading Hand or leadership position
- Risk management experience
- Problem-solving
- Knowledge of OH&S legislation and statutory requirements in NSW (Desireable)
- RIIRIS301D – Apply Risk Management Processes
- RIIWHS301D – Conduct safety and Health Investigations
- RIICOM301D – Communicate Information
- Current Driver’s Licence (essential)
- RIIRIS402D Carry out the risk management process
Why Whitehaven Coal?
- Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching
- Full Relocation Packages (For those who reside outside of the Gunnedah/Narrabri region)
- Employee Referral Scheme - $4000 for Successful Referrals!
- 26 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for primary carer’s
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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