Trade Assistant | On site Whitehaven BWM
Blackwater, QLD, AU, 4717
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.
Located at our Blackwater site, this Trades Assistant role will allow you to take the next step of your career. Whitehaven is looking for committed and enthusiastic Trades Assistant’s to join our Rehabilitation group working for Australia’s Leading Coal producer.
What will you do:
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Assist skilled tradespeople with maintenance and repair duties across the mining operation
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Utilise your experience and work closely with your team to ensure projects are completed efficiently and on time
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Prepare site, inspect, clean and maintain tools and equipment ready for use and specific for rehabilitation tasks
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Embrace Whitehaven’s culture of safety and work within all guidelines and training understanding when to report any issue/s to appropriate personnel
What you will bring
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Previous Mining and trade related experience highly regarded
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Trade related qualifications highly regarded
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Flexible attitude and ability and team focused
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Ability to follow instructions and work independently
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Current Driver’s Licence
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.