Technician Field Mtce Electrician

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.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain and optimise electrical systems across ancillary equipment through regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and fault finding.
• Respond swiftly to breakdowns, diagnosing and repairing electrical issues to minimise downtime and keep production running safely and efficiently.
• Champion safety and compliance by adhering to the site’s Safety and Health Management System (SHMS), electrical standards, and statutory regulations.
• Document and report maintenance activities, electrical performance data, and system improvements to support reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform high-voltage operations, including switching, testing, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting and controls in accordance with site HV procedures.

What You'll Bring:

• Current Queensland Electrical Licence Class Fitter Mechanic or equivalent approved (non-Queensland issued) Australian and New Zealand issued electrical licence, with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance in all aspects of electrical work.
• Dragline and Shovel experience preferred
• Proven experience in maintenance and fault-finding within mining, mineral processing, or heavy industrial environments.
• Demonstrated capability in performing complex process plant isolations to enable safe maintenance and operational reliability.
• Solid technical expertise across electrical systems, SCADA, PLCs, and advanced fault-diagnosis techniques, supported by sound instrumentation knowledge.
• Qualifications and demonstrated experience in High Voltage Switching & Access and Maintenance, or the ability to regain these qualifications.

• Qualifications and demonstrated experience with maintaining and installation of Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (EEHA) certification, or the ability to obtain these qualifications.
• Experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of large low voltage AC motors including the following motor starting techniques VSD, DOL or soft starting.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Lifestyle day / night roster
• 26 weeks paid parental leave   
• Competitive salary packages with salary sacrificing options (local living & novated leases) 
• Employee Referral Scheme - $4,000 for Successful Referrals! 
• Employee discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment plus more
• Career development, mentorship and coaching.

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.