Diesel Fitter | Heavy Mobile Equipment

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.

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Heavy Mobile Equipment Diesel Fitter to join our maintenance team at Blackwater Mine. This role involves maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing heavy mining equipment to ensure operational efficiency and safety.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Conduct diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on diesel engines and electrical systems for heavy mining equipment.
• Work with equipment including, but not limited to, dump trucks, dozers, loaders, excavators, graders and other large-scale machinery.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operational teams to optimize equipment availability and reliability.
• Perform scheduled maintenance tasks to minimize equipment downtime and ensure smooth operations.
• Troubleshoot and rectify mechanical and electrical faults, utilising technical knowledge and diagnostic tools.
• Uphold Whitehaven Coal's commitment to safety, following all workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
• Document maintenance activities, including parts usage and work completed, in accordance with company standards.
   

Qualifications and Experience
 

• Trade qualifications as a Heavy Mobile Equipment Diesel Fitter.
• Minimum of 5 years’, minimum 3 years post trade Working with heavy mobile earthmoving equipment.
• Understanding of mining equipment maintenance standards and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on safety and efficiency.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow the OEM’s installation and specification guidelines.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, showing adaptability and a collaborative mindset.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Full Relocation Packages | 26 wks. Paid Parental Leave
• $4k for successful employee referrals
• Awards and recognition through our STRIVE initiative
• Salary Sacrifice Opportunities

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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