Gunnedah, NEW South Wales Whitehaven Coal

About Whitehaven Coal

Whitehaven Coal is a leading producer of some of the world’s highest quality coal. Operating in NSW’s Gunnedah Basin, our vision is to be Australia’s leading independent coal company.

Whitehaven Coal operates four open cut mines (Maules Creek, Werris Creek, Tarrawonga and Rocglen), one underground mine (Narrabri) and a Coal Handling and Preparation Plant, supported by offices in Gunnedah, Newcastle, Sydney and Tokyo. The company has been growing its workforce and currently has around 800 employees.

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the number of women and Aboriginal people in our workforce and welcomes applicants who reflect diversity of gender and culture.

Our commitment is to be:

• A leading producer of some of the world’s highest quality coal
• A company that has locally-based employees wherever possible
• A proud member of and leading employer in the north west NSW region
• A provider of stable and secure employment opportunities for local Aboriginal people.
• A company that achieves Zero Harm to our people, our environment and our community.
• A safe and healthy smoke free workplace

The Role: Mechanical Leading Hands

Reporting to the Mechanical Process Engineer we have a need for full time Mechanical Leading Hands based at our underground coal mine, located in Narrabri NSW. We are seeking suitably qualified and experienced Leading Hands for three positions, one to support each the Longwall, Development and Outbye teams. In this role your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following;

• Ensure maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with OEM specifications, relevant standards and regulatory guidelines,
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks to ensure optimum plant performance,
• Support shift management teams to respond to unplanned breakdowns and significant delays,
• Assist in shutdowns to ensure quality maintenance activities in a safe manner with minimal production impact,
• Ensure all maintenance tasks are safe, organised, timely and cost effective,
• Maintain a high level of workplace health, safety, and environmental awareness and comply with all company policies and procedures,
• Maintain a safe workplace at all times and encourage others to do so by assisting in daily, weekly and monthly audits/inspections,
• Provide mentoring and supervision of other tradesmen assisting in tasks and providing regular feedback on performance and ongoing development,
• Provide support to the Process Mechanical Engineer and Superintendent,
• Act as relief process engineer as required

Source: Uniting News