HV Technician (Maules Creek, Workshop)

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Whitehaven Coal seeks an HV Technician for the Maules Creek workshop on a full-time onsite basis, performing preventive and unplanned maintenance on CAT and Hitachi heavy mining equipment with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency. Work spans workshop and team environments, following work orders and maintaining visible safe practices, often with minimal supervision. Requirements: a Proficiency Certificate in electrical trade, a Supervisor Certificate or Contractors Licence issued by Fair Trading NSW or an equivalent interstate licence, and mining or heavy industry experience with solid fault finding skills. To apply, tailor your resume to show diagnostic success, equipment experience, and your right to work in Australia, and demonstrate alignment with STRIVE values and the company’s diversity commitments.

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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.


About The Role
Based at Maules Creek Mine, there are multiple opportunities to join a team and grow in a supportive environment. You will work on a fleet of mining equipment, including CAT and Hitachi machinery, ensuring all maintenance is completed safely, efficiently and in line with statutory and site standards.
Working within the maintenance team, this role is responsible for the scheduled servicing, diagnostics and repairs on a variety of Heavy Mining Equipment.
What You’ll Do
• Perform preventative and unplanned maintenance on mobile mining equipment and infastructure
• Work effectively across workshop and team environments
• Demonstrate visible safe working practices and a commitment to safety in the workplace
• Work with minimal supervision & carry out assigned work orders
What You’ll Bring
• Proficiency Certificate in an electrical trade
• Supervisor Certificate or Contractors Licence issued by Fair Trading NSW or mutual recognised equivalent interstate electrical licence
• Experience in mining or heavy industry or processing plant
• Strong problem solving, diagnostic and fault finding skills
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.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.