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Underground Mining Electrical/Mechanical Tradespersons

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: Underground Mining Electrical/Mechanical Tradespersons, Narrabri NSW 

Underground Mining Electrical/Mechanical Trades positions are now available at our Narrabri Coal Operations mine site in NSW. Outstanding opportunities, for highly motivated tradespersons without coal mining experience to work for a leading Australian Coal Mining company.

The successful candidates will be employed by the major mining contractor on site, and as these are entry level mining positions previous underground mining experience is not required. Successful candidates will be trained to equivalent certification level 2 in underground coal mining, with trade’s qualifications cross over managed as part of the program.

Key duties include:

  • Inspection of the work area and plant for hazards, damage and defects;
  • Maintaining the designated mine Standards;
  • Completing of all necessary statutory equipment inspections in your panel;
  • Diagnosis and rectification of faults and breakdowns as directed;
  • Maintenance duties as required
  • Assisting the panel crew members including the operation of mine equipment where necessary;
  • Other duties within the scope of training, skill and competence as required by the Deputy, the Development or Longwall Engineer and Manager Mechanical Engineering.

Source: Uniting News