CHPP Operator Maintainer - 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

Our Technicians in the Coal Handling Preparation Plant (CHPP) work in a dynamic processing plant environment operating, monitoring and maintaining machinery and preparing coal for transport to market. These roles are based on site at Maules Creek, Gunnedah working a rotating roster of days and nights. (4/4/6 - 4/4/6)

What You’ll Do

• Operating various basic and complex machinery with manual maintenance work
• Assist in resolution of electrical/mechanical issues relating to performance and availability
• Undertake inspections ensuring all equipment is operating to the correct standards
• Comply with all safety and PPE requirements and promoting mine safety
• Variety of team based and autonomous duties involving plant operation and maintenance work

What You’ll Bring

• Australian recognised Electrical or Mechanical Trade qualification and Certificate of Proficiency
• Experience in mining, civil or industrial environments
• Holder of a valid driver’s licence
• Live local to the Gunnedah region, or have a willingness to relocate
• Ability to work day and night shifts on the 4/4/6/4 roster

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Attractive Wage and Bonus Scheme
• Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching
• Full Relocation Packages and Temporary Accommodation Supplied
• Access to Salary Packaging Including Novated Leasing
• Employee Referral Scheme - $4000 for Successful Referrals!
• 26 Weeks Paid Parental Leave | 5 Weeks Annual Leave | 15 Days Personal Leave
• Employee Discounts: Groceries, Petrol, Fashion, Entertainment etc

Whitehaven Coalis 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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