Technician - Maintenance (Fixed Plant) Maules Creek

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 

• Monday to Friday
• Transport to site provided for all shifts
• Relocation package or temporary accommodation provided

Maules Creek are seeking motivated individuals to join our team of Maintenance Technicians, working on-site at our Coal Preparation and Handling Plant. 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

• Complete planned, unplanned and corrective maintenance tasks,
• 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 fixed plant 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

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.