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Daunia Maintenance Technicians

Daunia Mine Acc Rd, Coppabella QLD 4741, Australia Req #982
Wednesday, 6 March 2024

Whitehaven Coal is proud to be the leading Australian ASX-listed producer of premium-quality coal. We currently operate four mines in NSW and we’re excited to grow our QLD operations via the announced acquisition of 100% of BMA’s Daunia and Blackwater coal mines in the Bowen Basin.  

 

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 Daunia Mine: 

Daunia is an established operation in the Bowen Basin, which has been producing high quality metallurgical coal for the export market since 2013. It is located south-east of Moranbah, adjacent to Whitehaven’s existing Winchester South development project. Daunia features state-of-the-art infrastructure and mining operations, including well-established autonomous equipment and infrastructure

About the Role

Joining the Maintenance team, you will be working in an exciting, fast-paced team environment which is dynamic and strives to continuously improve. Working in collaboration with site personnel you will be responsible for achieving safety and performance targets, by enabling the effective Maintenance of operational Fleet.

 

Reporting to the Supervisor Maintenance, you will safely execute the daily maintenance plan. You will take an active role in ensuring compliance to schedule philosophies, drive a strong safety culture, but also seeks to continuously improve operating efficiency.

 

Whitehaven supports the communities in which we operate and encourage our employees to live locally, and relocation assistance is provided.

 

We also offer:

  • FIFO from Brisbane / Cairns on a 7on/7off roster
  • Camp accommodation provided with full messing facilities

 

What You’ll Do

  • Trade based maintenance roles are being considered for all trade types with particular interest in Heavy Diesel Fitting, Mechanical Fitting, HV Electrical, Auto Electrical, Autonomous Technicians and Boilermakers.
  • Roles are being considered for Field, Workshop (Mobile) and Fixed Plant areas.

 

What You’ll Bring

  • Previous Experience in a Mining Maintenance environment is essential
  • Experience with computer based maintenance systems (SAP) will be highly regarded
  • The ability to work in high intensity environments, under pressure and manage competing priorities.
  • High attention to detail and the ability to identify and execute improvements to continuously optimise performance.
  • A willingness to learn and develop skills in all areas of mining maintenance is essential.
  • CAT Command Autonomous Haulage System experience is desirable but not essential.
  • Ability to adhere and live the Whitehaven Values and contribute to a collaborative organisational culture.
  • Ability to pass a QLD Coal Board Medical 
  • High level of computer literacy and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

 

Why Whitehaven Coal

  • Full Relocation Packages 
  • FIFO/DIDO Opportunities 
  • 26 wks. Paid Parental Leave  
  • Competitive salary packages, with salary sacrificing options (local living & novated leases) 
  • Bonus Scheme + $1k Company Shares 
  • Employee Discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment plus more
  • Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching  

Whitehaven Coalis 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 assistancewith 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. 

Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work.

Other details

  • Job family QUEENSLAND OPERATIONS
  • Pay type Hourly
Location on Google Maps
  • Daunia Mine Acc Rd, Coppabella QLD 4741, Australia