Principal - Asset Management Systems

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.

The Principal – Asset Management Systems, reporting to the Manager – Asset Engineering is responsible for the establishment, documentation, and management of asset standards and technical guidelines, ensuring the compliance and safe, effective and efficient use of mining assets with all relevant standards.

Responsibilities:

• Establish the asset management system for the management of heavy mining assets
• Define, document, and implement asset standards for equipment, machinery, and infrastructure
•  Ensure all assets meet regulatory and safety standards through regular audits and compliance assessments.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies into the asset management framework to improve performance, reduce costs, and enhance operational safety.
• Standardise asset management processes across different sites, creating uniformity in equipment specifications, maintenance procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, procurement, and safety teams to ensure standards are understood and implemented
• Maintain comprehensive records of asset standards, performance reports, and compliance audits.
• Mentor others within the business to build a high-performing team of engineers and asset management professionals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with site maintenance and engineering teams to improve asset performance & compliance.

Key Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree (Bachelor) qualification in Engineering (Mech, Elec, Mining or similar) 
• Strong experience in the mining / heavy industry or related professional experience

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.

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