Electrical Technician Maintenance

Whitehaven is a leading player in Australia’s coal mining industry! With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven 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. 

About Daunia Mine:

Daunia mine is a high performing operation in Queensland's Bowen Basin, producing premium metallurgical coal for global export since 2013. Located southeast of Moranbah and neighbouring Whitehaven's Winchester South project, Daunia is equipped with world class infrastructure and autonomous haulage technology, enabling safe and efficient operations.

What truly sets Daunia apart is its people. We’re proud to foster a supportive, collaborative culture that values everyone’s contributions, encourages personal growth, and focuses on safety. At Daunia, our team doesn’t just work together, they build each other up, creating an environment where skills, ideas, and passion for the work we do thrives.

About The Role:

As an Electrician at Daunia Mine, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of electrical systems across the site. Your responsibilities will include maintaining and servicing equipment within the Coal Handling & Preparation Plant (CHPP), general site infrastructure, ancillary systems, and a CAT 7495 Electric Rope Shovel. You’ll work as part of a high-performing team and collaborating across multiple departments to meet safety standards and operational targets.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain and optimise electrical systems across the CHPP, site infrastructure, and 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 (Fitter Mechanic) or equivalent Australian/New Zealand electrical licence, with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.
• Proven maintenance, fault-finding, and process plant isolation experience in mining, mineral processing, or heavy industrial environments, with strong technical expertise in electrical systems, SCADA, PLCs, instrumentation, and advanced fault diagnosis.
• Current or attainable qualifications in High Voltage Switching, Access & Maintenance, and Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (EEHA).
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting CAT 7495 Electric Rope Shovels (or equivalent AC rope shovels/DC draglines) and large low-voltage AC motors, including VSD, DOL, and soft-start motor starting systems.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• FIFO from Brisbane or Cairns, plus DIDO and residential opportunities.
• Full camp accommodation and site transport provided.
• Competitive salary package with salary sacrifice options, including novated leases and local living benefits.
• Access to generous employee benefits, including 26 weeks paid parental leave and a $4,000 referral bonus.
• Ongoing career development opportunities, mentorship, professional coaching and employee discounts across groceries, fuel, entertainment and more.
  
  

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.