Technician - Maintenance (VIC)

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 
•    Even time roster
•    Relocation package or camp accommodation provided

Vickery are 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!

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
•    Be self-motivated & enjoy working in a team environment with a high focus on Safety
•    Experience in mining or heavy industry maintaining mobile equipment such as CAT & Hitachi (Rotary blast hole Drill  exp. advantageous)
•    Relevant Trade qualification including NSW Certificate of Proficiency (post trade hydraulics ticket advantageous)
•    Confident in using Microsoft packages 
•    High risk work licenses such as EWP, Working at heights, Forklift, Crane & dogman (desirable)
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Why Whitehaven Coal?
•    Permanent role with career development, mentorship and coaching 
•    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 an emerging mine with a strong focus on culture!

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.
 

Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work.