Specialist Asset Engineering

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 Specialist - Asset Engineering, reporting to the Superintendent – Asset Engineering is responsible for the development, maintenance and governance of all mining and earth moving equipment asset strategies and policies within Whitehaven Coal.

In doing so, the Specialist role under the direction of the Superintendent and Principal manages the procurement to delivery of HME equipment to site. The role ensures the effective and efficient management of all mining assets, including equipment, infrastructure, and systems, to maximize operational performance and safety.

The role works closely with the site based maintenance & engineering, and group asset teams by providing subject matter expertise and support on all heavy mobile equipment lifecycle decisions to support site operations. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and govern equipment asset management strategies and plans to optimize the lifecycle of mobile mining equipment incl. but not limited to the following:
  • Overall Equipment asset ownership strategy
  • Asset life policy & life extensions (repair, build, dispose)
  • Asset lifecycle modelling and life cycle costing
  • WHC wide fleet level forecasts and plans
• Develop, maintain and govern the equipment standards, specifications and compliance framework to ensure all engineering and asset management activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations. 
• Coordinate and lead equipment delivery on site, including compliance with technical standards and OR requirements.
• Undertake periodic asset and component benchmarking exercises to continually drive the lowest fleet total cost of ownership (TCO) and maximise Operational Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Engage and support the site based and group asset teams in the development of maintenance budgets and CEPs for equipment lifecycle decisions, including directing /undertaking options analysis, total cost of ownership and life cycle costs.
• Develop and maintain value add and authentic relationships with site maintenance and engineering teams to improve asset performance and support site improvement initiatives.
• Actively contribute to building WHC’s Asset Management maturity through leading, implementing and supporting asset systems and engineering initiatives and discrete bodies of work.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Undergraduate degree (Bachelor) qualification in Engineering (Mech, Elec, Mining or similar)     OR     Trades qualification with 5+ years site based experience in maintenance / reliability function      OR    Management consulting background combined with mining and asset management experience
• Minimum of three (3) years in the mining / heavy industry or with HME OEM.
• Experience in Asset Management, Reliability Engineering, Equipment Engineering standards and speciifications, ZBB & Maintenance budgeting and Life Cycle Costing (LCC) 
• Working knowledge of SAP and CMMS systems.
• Ability to diagnose problems and identify potential solutions by thinking outside of the box delivering alternative outcomes.
• Well-developed analytical skills with proven ability to think and act strategically.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation with excellent presentation and reporting skills.
• Advance level proficiencies in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Project, PowerPoint and Word.
• Current Unencumbered Queensland “C” Class Drivers Licence.

Preferred

• Working knowledge of Asset life cycle and management practices (inlc. TCO, Wol, EAC / EUC) 
• Familiarity with the Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations, and HME Equipment standards 
• Familiarity with relevant Australian Standards.
• Growth & Challenger mindset

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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