Maintenance Fitter (Leading Hand) - Tarrawonga

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 The Role

Whitehaven Coal is offering an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Fitter (Leading Hand) to join our team at Tarrawonga Mine. The role involves working on a 4/5/5/4 days and nights roster with 12-hour shifts. You'll be working with an ultra-class fleet of CAT and Hitachi mining equipment.

The successful applicant for the position will either reside in the Gunnedah region or be willing to relocate. Relocation Packages and Temporary Camp Accommodation available. 

What You’ll Do

• Lead and guide the maintenance crew with proactive leadership.
• Perform planned, unplanned, and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Report and follow up on all incidents, accidents, and hazards to minimize and manage risks.
• Inspect equipment and raise job requests for any defective parts or components.
• Supervise during planned shutdowns as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• Certificate III in Mechanical, Auto Electrical, Electrical, or Heavy Fabrication (Trade Certificate).
• Proven experience with heavy equipment.
• Effective communication skills and experience leading a team.
• Commitment to our STRIVE Values: Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value, Excellence.
• Willingness to relocate to the Gunnedah region (relocation assistance provided)

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Full time permanent role with attractive wage and bonus structure
• Career and skills development to help our people reach their highest potential
• Relocation packages provided or temporary accommodation for 3 months
• 5 weeks annual leave & 26 weeks maternity 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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