Supervisor - Chpp Electrical

Whitehaven Coal; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package + bonus

Share plan: $1,000

Relocation assistance

Career development and leadership机会

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Employee referral incentives

Parental leave: 26 weeks

Employee discounts

Job summary

Whitehaven Coal is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to lead electrical maintenance teams across mobile equipment, CHPP/fixed plant, and site infrastructure. You will coordinate installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems, ensuring work is performed safely, on schedule and in compliance with Australian Standards.

The role requires an Electrical Trade Certificate, and NSW Electrical Supervisor's Licence or Electrical Contractor's Licence

Qualifications

• Electrical Trade Certificate (mandatory).
• NSW Electrical Supervisor's Licence or Electrical Contractor's Licence (preferred).
• Experience supervising electrical maintenance teams.
• Mining/heavy industry experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of CMMS and maintenance planning systems.
• Commitment to safety, risk management and continuous improvement.
• Experience with fixed plant, heavy mobile equipment, HV systems or electric drive trucks is a plus.
• Strong communication and leadership 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

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Safety

Maintenance planning

Education

Electrical Trade Certificate

NSW Electrical Supervisor's Licence or Electrical Contractor's Licence (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

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