Operational Technology Supervisor

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin and will soon be acquiring 100% of the Blackwater and Daunia coal mines. 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 Blackwater Mine: 

Situated 73 kilometres south-east of Emerald, Blackwater is the second-largest open-cut metallurgical coal mine in the Bowen Basin. This long-life operation began in 1967 and has grown to become one of the longest coal mines in the Southern Hemisphere, with a strike length of 70 kilometres. Blackwater extracts high quality metallurgical and thermal coal for the export market using truck and shovel, as well as loader and dragline. 

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Operational Technology Supervisor to join Whitehaven Coal. As the Technology Supervisor you will be responsible for the safe and efficient execution of preventative maintenance and break down repairs of our Operational Technology systems at Blackwater mine.

What You’ll Do

• Provide frontline supervision of the Operational Technology teams.
• Ensure compliance with safe working standards.
• Develop and drive a strong safety culture.
• Seek continuous improvement.
• Unlock the full capability within your team to achieve results.

What You’ll Bring

• RIIRIS301 / RIIWHS301 / RIICOM301 (formerly S1, S2, S3)
• RIIRIS402 (formerly G2)
• Previous Mining Experience within technology or similar environment.
• A willingness to learn and develop skills in all areas of mining technology and people leadership.
• High level of computer literacy and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A strong commitment to team building and development.

Why Whitehaven Coal

• FIFO/DIDO opportunities on a 7on/7off roster
• 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 supports the communities in which we operate and encourage our employees to live locally, and relocation assistance is provided.

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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