Superintendent Maintenance - Hydraulics

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.

Whitehaven Coal invites you to step into an exciting leadership role at our Blackwater Mine. We’re searching for a dedicated Field Maintenance Superintendent to drive reliability, efficiency, and innovation in our operations.

In this role you will be looking after Whitehaven’s fleet of hydraulic excavators ranging from 800t to 400t capacities. You will have a work force of approximately 70 full time employees and managing a range of contractors to support your outcomes.

What We Offer: 

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: A package designed to reward your expertise.
• Career Development: Opportunities to grow in one of Australia’s leading coal mining companies.
• Work-Life Balance: Roster options that suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunity to set the benchmark for machine performance.
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team in a world-class operation.

Your Key Responsibilities:
 

• Leadership: Supervise and manage the field maintenance team to achieve operational excellence.
• Delivery of weekly asset management plan to achieve Maintenance and Production targets.
• Planning & Coordination: Oversee the maintenance of heavy equipment, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
• Safety First: Promote and enforce a strong safety culture aligned with Whitehaven Coal’s values.
• Problem Solving: Lead technical troubleshooting, identify solutions, and implement best practices.
• Communication: Work closely with operations and engineering teams to optimize productivity.
• Building capability within the team through development of Supervisors and Employees

 About You:
 

• Motivated, engaged and supportive people leader.
• Proven experience in a field maintenance leadership role, preferably in the mining industry sector to lead high performance outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance and asset management.
• A proactive mindset with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
  Budget management skills
• Relevant trade or tertiary qualifications are highly regarded.

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.

Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work.