Maintenance Superintendent - Tarrawonga

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

The Maintenance Superintendent is accountable for establishing maintenance plans for the Open Cut Operations, ensuring that equipment operates within budget, to targets of availability and reliability, and to manufacturer’s specification. As this position is on a 9-day fortnight, the ideal candidate will either reside in or be willing to relocate to the Gunnedah Region (assistance provided).

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the achievement of cost-effective operations of the maintenance department in accordance with annual operating plans and budgets by maintaining optimum work practices, maximising productivity, and ensuring effective utilisation of staff and resources.
• Manage OTR tyre performance, organising their cost-effective procurement and conducting monthly inspections and reports on performance levels | Schedule major component change outs, equipment overhauls and repair of Whitehaven-owned components.
• Work with the Management Team to ensure that maintenance and other targets are achieved across the operation | Develop budgets and forecasts for the Maintenance department that is accurate and considers possible shifts in the operating environment
• Provide fair and supportive leadership that includes planning, guiding, directing, coaching and encouraging individual contributions of employees | Be committed to your own self-development, and the personal growth of your employees, by actively participating in and completing regular performance reviews.
• Investigate and report incidents promptly, identify hazards and rectify them in a timely manner | Maintain an up-to-date awareness of all relevant safety requirements, legislation and policies, and communicate these to employees.

What You’ll Bring

• Superior skills in process analysis with a strong systems-based approach | Sound planning and budget preparation skills
• Mechanical Trade Certificate of Proficiency Qualification (mandatory)
• Extensive experience with heavy earthmoving machinery
• Experience in the coal mining industry
• Excellent interpersonal, cooperative and facilitation skills as part of interfacing with various levels of management

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Company Vehicle Provided
• Annual Bonus | $1,000 Company Shares | $4,000 Referral Bonus
• Retail Discounts via Whitehaven Connects
• Relocation Packages Available
• 5wks Paid Annual Leave
• 26wks Paid Primary Care Giver Parental Leave
• 2wks Secondary Care Giver Parental Leave
• Employee Recognition Rewards (STRIVE Awards)

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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