Underground Electrician - Narrabri

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

Our underground coal mine is seeking highly motivated Electricians to join our underground team in Narrabri, NSW. Our Longwall is fully automated and utilises some of the most advanced technology in Australia. We are a long life mine with approvals to operate until 2044.

What You’ll Do

• Undertake and direct electrical maintenance activities on shift as needed
• Work collaboratively with your crew members, assisting where required and be a positive influence in high performance behaviour in the workplace
• Support site HSEC policy and procedures, following safe work procedures as set out for the work process
• Inspection of the work area and plant for hazards, damage and defects
• Completion of all necessary statutory equipment inspections in your panel.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience working in underground mining
• Australian Recognised Electrical Trade Qualification/ license
• Experience/ qualifications in Flameproof Protection Enclosures
• Experience/ qualifications in Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas Training (EEHA)
• Strong commitment to safety
• Ability to work rotating shifts – day, night and afternoon

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching
• Access to Salary Packaging 
• Full Relocation Packages
• 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 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 reachout 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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