Superintendent, Asset Engineering

The Superintendent – Asset Engineering is responsible for providing visible leadership to the Asset Engineering team within Whitehaven Coal’s Asset Management & Technology group function.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Asset Engineering team to develop, maintain and govern equipment asset management strategies and plans to optimize the lifecycle of mobile mining equipment.
• 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. 
• Direct, coordinate and provide guidance on equipment delivery on sites, including compliance with technical and relevant standards.
• Direct and lead the team to undertake periodic cost benchmarking exercises to support the site’s in maximising Operational Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Provide support and advice to site based and group asset teams
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of engineers and asset management professionals
• Develop and maintain value add and authentic relationships with site maintenance and engineering teams to improve asset performance and support site improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience 

• Undergraduate degree (Bachelor) qualification in Engineering (Mech, Elec, Mining or similar)     OR    Trades qualification with 10+ years site based experience in maintenance / reliability function     OR     Management consulting background combined with mining and asset management experience
• Experience in the mining / heavy industry or with HME OEM