Field Maintenance Technician - Maules Creek

at  Whitehaven Coal

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. 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 The Role

• Family friendly even-time roster (only 2 weekends a month!)
• Annual salary of $166,000**
• Relocation package or temporary accommodation provided

Maules Creek Mine is seeking motivated individuals to join our team of field-based maintenance technicians. We have an ultra-class fleet of mining equipment including CAT and Hitachi machinery. Join a supportive environment with ample growth opportunities!
Maules Creek is situated 40 minutes from the vibrant rural town of Gunnedah NSW, known for its agricultural prominence and strong sense of community and cultural heritage.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct required repairs and maintenance on a range of mobile equipment
• Demonstrate visible safe working practices, manage risk and report hazards
• Work with minimal supervision & carry out assigned work orders
• Perform breakdown activities in a safe and proficient manner
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative organisational culture

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in mining or heavy industry maintaining mobile equipment
• Relevant Trade qualification including NSW Certificate of Proficiency
• Willingness to relocate to the region (DIDO options can be discussed)
• Adherence to our STRIVE Values – Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value, Excellence

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Permanent role with career development, mentorship and coaching
• Attractive bonus scheme & allowances | Lifestyle Roster | BIBO
• 26 weeks paid parental leave | 5 weeks annual leave | 15 days personal leave
• Employee referral scheme - $4k for successful referrals!
• STRIVE recognition and awards Scheme
• An exciting time to join a growing organisation & the largest WHC coal mining operation today

**Annualised remuneration quoted is subject to change and based on the current lifestyle roster pattern with 100% of bonus earned, tool and trade allowances, exclusive of Superannuation.
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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About The Role

• Family friendly even-time roster (only 2 weekends a month!)
• Annual salary of $166,000**
• Relocation package or temporary accommodation provide

What You’ll Do

• Conduct required repairs and maintenance on a range of mobile equipment
• Demonstrate visible safe working practices, manage risk and report hazards
• Work with minimal supervision & carry out assigned work orders
• Perform breakdown activities in a safe and proficient manner
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative organisational cultur