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ROM Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Narrabri, 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 almost 1000 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: ROM Electrical Engineer & ROM Mechanical Engineer, Narrabri NSW 

An opportunity has become available for a run of mine (ROM) Electrical Engineer and a (ROM) Mechanical Engineer to join our Narrabri Underground team. You will be accountable for providing support to the Mining Engineering Services team whilst working in an underground longwall coal mine.

Reporting to the Manager Electrical Engineering and Manager Mechanical Engineering respectively, these roles are required to:

  • Demonstrate working knowledge of the various Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering functions over a mine or large industrial site and the associated management plans
  • Be proficient with Project Planning tools
  • Carry out a variety of  Engineering tasks and cover related roles during employee absences
  • Develop, implement and manage projects as required
  • Actively participate as a member of the Narrabri Underground and Surface Operations team
  • It would be an advantage to have working knowledge of an underground coal mine, and u/g surface functions, however this is not essential

Source: Uniting News