Supervisor - Maintenance

Whitehaven Coal 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 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. 

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:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Supervisor Maintenance to join our team at Daunia. This is a great opportunity to step into a key leadership role and be part of a team that’s been successfully maintaining an autonomous haulage operation for more than five years.

As a Supervisor Maintenance, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and performance of the crew by keeping things running safely, efficiently, and on schedule. You’ll play a hands-on role in shift planning, allocating tasks, tracking performance, and driving continuous improvement across site.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of the future of mining, this is your chance to get on board. Please note, this is a site-based position working a 7on/7off Tuesday to Monday roster.

What You'll Do:

• Supervise maintenance operations for mobile or field equipment including scheduled shutdowns, emergency repairs, and routine maintenance tasks to ensure maximum fleet availability and reliability.

• Lead and coordinate daily activities, including shift planning, task allocation, and supervising the crew to ensure safe, efficient operations in a state of the art workshop.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and support to team members while maintaining accurate training and competency records.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering & Reliability, and OEMs to optimise equipment performance, lifecycle costs, and maintenance strategies.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to boost productivity, streamline processes, and enhance overall mining efficiency.

What You'll Bring:

• An inspirational leader with prior experience in a similar role, preferably in a mining maintenance environment.
• A Trade qualification in a mechanical or electrical discipline is essential.
• Experience with CAT Ultra Class Trucks, 6040/6060 Excavators and 7495 Electric Rope Shovel plus Hitachi 3600/5600 Excavators is highly desirable.

• Hold RIIRIS301 / RIIWHS301 / RIICOM301 (formerly S1, S2, S3) & RIIRIS402 (formerly G2) qualifications.
• Strong attention to detail with a passion for driving operational improvements.
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• FIFO from Brisbane or Cairns plus DIDO and local residential options available.

• Enjoy a competitive salary package with salary-sacrificing options, including local living benefits and novated leases.
• Access generous benefits such as 26 weeks paid parental leave and a $4,000 employee referral bonus.
• Take advantage of a wide range of employee discounts on groceries, fuel, fashion, entertainment, and more.
• Grow your career with ongoing development opportunities, mentorship, and professional coaching.
  
  

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 

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.