Supervisor - CHPP Electrical

Whitehaven Coal; Narrabri; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share Plan

Relocation assistance

Career development

Salary packaging

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Whitehaven Coal Limited is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to lead electrical maintenance across mobile and fixed plant at our Narrabri operation in NSW. You will drive safety, reliability, and performance while coaching electricians and contractors, and you will coordinate outages and ensure compliance with Australian standards.

Ideal candidates hold an Electrical Trade Certificate and NSW Electrical Supervisor's Licence, have mining/heavy industry experience, and demonstrate

Qualifications

• Electrical Trade Certificate is mandatory.
• NSW Electrical Supervisor's Licence or Electrical Contractor's Licence preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience leading electrical maintenance teams.
• Strong mining/heavy industry experience.
• Working knowledge of maintenance planning systems and CMMS.
• Commitment to safety, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with fixed plant, heavy mobile equipment, HV systems valued.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise electrical maintenance activities across mobile equipment, CHPP/fixed plant, and site infrastructure.
• Coordinate installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and plant.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with site standards, legislation, and Australian Standards.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and mentorship to electricians and contractors while fostering a positive safety culture.
• Support outage and shutdown planning and execution to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Monitor maintenance performance, work order completion, and downtime data to drive continuous improvement and equipment effectiveness.
• Contribute to maintenance planning, electrical standards, systems, and procedures
• Manage procurement requirements, spare parts availability, and contractor support to ensure efficient maintenance execution
• Lead incident investigations, risk assessments, hazard identification, and corrective actions to maintain a safe workplace

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Electrical knowledge

CMMS literacy

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Electrical Trade Certificate

NSW Electrical Supervisor's Licence

Tools

CMMS

Electrical test equipment

Job description

About the Role

An outstanding opportunity has become available for an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to join Whitehaven Coal. Reporting to the Maintenance coordinator, this position is responsible for leading electrical maintenance teams to maximise equipment availability, reliability, and performance across mobile and fixed plant assets, while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with statutory requirements.

What You'll Do

• Lead and supervise electrical maintenance activities across mobile equipment, CHPP/fixed plant, and site infrastructure.
• Coordinate installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and plant.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with site standards, legislation, and Australian Standards.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and mentorship to electricians and contractors while fostering a positive safety culture.
• Support outage and shutdown planning and execution to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Monitor maintenance performance, work order completion, and downtime data to drive continuous improvement and equipment effectiveness.
• Contribute to maintenance planning, electrical standards, systems, and procedures
• Manage procurement requirements, spare parts availability, and contractor support to ensure efficient maintenance execution
• Lead incident investigations, risk assessments, hazard identification, and corrective actions to maintain a safe workplace

What You'll Bring

• Electrical Trade Certificate (mandatory)
• NSW Electrical Supervisor's Licence or Electrical Contractor's Licence (preferred)
• Previous supervisory experience leading electrical maintenance teams.
• Strong experience within mining, heavy industry, processing plants, or a similar operational environment.
• Working knowledge of electrical maintenance planning systems and CMMS.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with fixed plant, heavy mobile equipment, High Voltage systems, or electric drive trucks will be highly regarded.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Competitive salary package + bonus scheme
• $1,000 Whitehaven Coal Share Plan
• Full relocation assistance available
• Career development, coaching, and leadership opportunities
• Salary packaging and novated leasing options
• Employee referral incentives
• 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee discounts on groceries, fuel, entertainment, retail, and more
• Be part of a high-performing team supporting one of Australia's leading coal producers

Whitehaven Coal is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace where our people can thrive and build rewarding careers