Electrical Supervisor (Vickery)

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

We are currently Seeking an Electrical Supervisor to join our Vickery operation. Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, the Electrical Supervisor is accountable for maximising the operating capacity and availability of all Mobile/Fixed equipment at the Vickery Coal Mine, through the provision of safe and best practice electrical maintenance services, to achieve production budgets and forecasts.

This is an on-site role with a 9-day fortnight roster. Applicants must either reside in the Gunnedah region or be willing to relocate (relocation assistance provided).

What You’ll Do

• Supervise the installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of electrical plant and installations at the mine
• Manage the day-to-day electrical maintenance operations and oversee the implementation of electrical maintenance activities to all plant and equipment, while minimising delays to operations
• Ensure that all maintenance activities are carried out in compliance with statutory and company regulations, Australian Standards, and best engineering practice
• Supervise the daily maintenance work of electrical staff and contractors through providing precise instructions to direct reports, overseeing electricians to monitor the works carried out on site, and inspecting electrical works undertaken
• Contribute to the development of electrical maintenance plans, internal standards, systems and procedures in line with legislative requirements
• Ensure all parts and components for electrical maintenance works are available by procuring relevant parts in a timely manner, and efficiently raising purchase orders in PULSE

What You’ll Bring

• Electrical Trade Certificate of Proficiency qualification (mandatory)
• NSW Supervisors licence or electrical contractor licence (mandatory)  Supervisor G1, G8, G9 and Risk Management G2 qualification (desirable)
• Extensive electrical experience in mining or heavy industry
• Experience working on electric driven trucks , CHPP/fixed plant and issuing High Voltage access permits (desirable)
• Previous experience supervising a team

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• 9-Day Fortnight Roster
• Full Relocation Packages
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave
• Bonus Scheme + $1k Company Shares
• Employee Discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment plus 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.

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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