Superintendent - Shutdowns & Outages

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s coal mining industry! 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:

We’re seeking an experienced and driven Superintendent – Shutdowns & Outages to lead the safe, efficient delivery of major maintenance shutdowns across our coal operations. You will lead the end-to-end planning and execution of medium and large scale shutdowns, delivering them safely, on time and on budget, while minimising impact to production.

This position is primarily site-based and may require you to work across all Whitehaven operations. Although for the right candidate, we are open to considering your home location provided you can meet the role travel requirements.

This role extends beyond maintenance and encompasses asset lifecycle planning, governance, productivity enhancements, and engineering solutions. The initial focus will be on Whitehaven’s dragline and shovel fleets in Queensland, with broader responsibilities for CHPP shutdowns to follow over time.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the end-to-end planning and onsite execution of major shutdowns, ensuring delivery to agreed safety, time, cost and quality targets.
• Develop and manage shutdown budgets, resources and schedules, driving cost control, accurate forecasting and strong financial governance.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and contractors, aligning engineering, maintenance, production and supply chain to ensure seamless execution.
• Monitor contractor performance, compliance and risk, managing scope variations and resolving issues to maintain project momentum.
• Drive continuous improvement through detailed performance reporting, post-shutdown reviews, capability development and optimisation of future shutdown strategies.

What You'll Bring:

• A relevant engineering degree or equivalent maintenance qualification, supported by extensive experience in shutdown planning and execution.
• Proven experience in mining maintenance or operations, including leadership of large-scale shutdowns with a strong record of delivery.
• Demonstrated capability in project planning and shutdown management systems (e.g. Primavera, MS Project), with sound knowledge of mining equipment and maintenance practices.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate large, multidisciplinary teams in high-pressure environments.
• A deep commitment to safety, underpinned by critical thinking, clear communication and a track record of delivering safe, compliant shutdown outcomes.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Enjoy a competitive salary package with salary-sacrificing options, including local living benefits and novated leases.
• Access generous benefits such as 26 weeks paid parental leave and a $4,000 employee referral bonus.
• Take advantage of a wide range of employee discounts on groceries, fuel, fashion, entertainment, and more.
• Grow your career with ongoing development opportunities, mentorship, and professional coaching.
  
  

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 

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

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