Manager - Mechanical Engineering

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

About The Role

Reporting into the Engineering Manager, the Mechanical Engineering Manager will support our Underground Mining Operations by implementing and maintaining the Mechanical Engineering Management Plan covering the complete life cycle management of all site plant and equipment, in accordance with legislative and Statutory OH&S requirements.

The successful incumbent can choose to work in one of the two ways mentioned below:

Option 1: DIDO + Accommodation or Residential with Relocation Assistance working a 9-day fortnight.

Option 2: FIFO + Accommodation from Wollongong Airport or Newcastle Airport working a 5 day week.

What You’ll Do

• React and complete assigned actions in the formal Action Register for the Mine where tasks are identified
• Develop the Mechanical Engineering Management Plan and undertake long and short-term Mechanical Engineering planning in line with mine planning as well as industry standards and best practice.
• Monitor compliance with organisational and statutory standards in Mechanical Engineering.
• Monitor maintenance work is carried out in a timely manner, with minimal disruption to production, and in a cost-effective manner in respect of materials and resources.
• Establish and implement a best practice maintenance management system including structural integrity audits, Spares Criticality Assessment of the System, PDCA cycle and other maintenance standards, to minimise surplus equipment disposal.
• Manage the major mechanical risks associated with coal clearance, development and longwall equipment, maximising productivity and ensuring unsafe conditions do not occur.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Underground Longwall Coal Mining
• NSW Mine Managers Ticket
• Australian Recognised Mechanical Engineering Qualifications
• Superior planning and organisation skills
• High-level problem-solving ability

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching
• Full Relocation Packages
• Salary Sacrifice Opportunities
• Attractive Salary and Bonus Scheme + $1k Company Shares
• Employee Referral Scheme - $4000 for Successful Referrals!

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We are striving for an inclusive workplace that brings people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes applicants of 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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