Superintendent Maintenance

Whitehaven Coal is proud to be the leading Australian ASX-listed producer of premium-quality coal.
With 4 mines in NSW and Daunia and Blackwater coal mines in Queensland's Bowen Basin we operate a formidable company with a powerful commitment to our industry. .

Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence - be part of this! 

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 400t to 800t capacities. You will have a work force of approximately 70 full time employees and managing a range of contractors to support your outcomes.

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:

• Proven experience at Superintendent level working in Open Cut Mining, preference for Coal experience. 
• Hydraulic Excavator experience crucial to this position
• Proven experience in field maintenance leadership role 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

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.
  
  

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Develop your career with an Icon
• Paid Parental Leave 26 Weeks
• Employee referral scheme paying you $$
• Awards and recognition through our STRIVE initiative

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.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.

Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work.