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 This Role
We’re seeking a hands-on Maintenance Leading Hand to support our Tarrawonga site. This role is responsible for mobile equipment maintenance and provides relief supervision for trades and contractors. You’ll also assist with work management systems and ensure maintenance coverage for breakdowns. This is a site-based role offering career development into future leadership.
What You’ll Do
Perform maintenance and repairs on heavy mobile equipmentProvide relief supervision and support to the maintenance teamRaise and manage work orders, parts, and records in PULSECoordinate with production and maintenance teams to meet targetsMaintain safety, housekeeping, and compliance standards
What You’ll Bring
Relevant mechanical trade qualification and current driver’s licencePrevious experience as a Leading Hand or in a similar leadership roleStrong background in heavy earthmoving equipment maintenanceExperience in coal mining or heavy industry environmentsFamiliarity with CMMS (preferably PULSE) and Microsoft Office
Why Whitehaven Coal?
4/5/5/4 Roster - 12hr shiftsBonus Scheme + $1,000 Company SharesEmployee Referral Scheme - $4,000 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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📌 Maintenance Leading Hand - Tarrawonga
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