Technician - Entry Level Maintenance (VIC)

Whitehaven Coal; Gunnedah Shire Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in New South Wales is seeking a skilled individual to operate mine service vehicles for refueling and maintaining mining equipment. Candidates should have a solid understanding of mechanical systems and previous experience with heavy plant maintenance. The role includes opportunities for company bonuses, parental leave, and relocation packages, promoting an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Company referral bonus - Earn $4K per successful referral

26 Weeks paid parental leave

Full relocation packages available

Access to salary packaging

$1K company shares

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of mechanical systems for maintenance tasks.
• Previous experience with heavy plant servicing & maintenance.
• Ability to work an even time roster of days and nights.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate mine service trucks to deliver fuel and perform maintenance.
• Conduct routine checks on oil levels and ensure lubrication.
• Maintain equipment in optimal working condition through regular servicing.

Job description

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.

Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teams, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled individual to operate off-highway and on-highway mine service vehicles for the purpose of refueling and maintaining mining equipment, including diggers, trucks, and dozers, within the pit area.

What You'll Do

• Operate mine service truck's to deliver fuel and perform maintenance on various mining equipment.
• Conduct routine checks on oil levels and ensure proper lubrication of machinery as required.
• Maintain the equipment in optimal working condition through regular servicing and minor adjustments.

What You'll Bring

• A solid understanding of mechanical systems to perform routine tasks such as checking oil levels and greasing machinery, though formal trade qualifications are not required.
• Previous experience with heavy plant servicing & maintenance
• Ability to work an even time roster of days and nights
• Must demonstrate a personal commitment to safety

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Company referral bonus - Earn $4K per successful referral
• 26 Weeks paid parental leave
• Full relocation packages available
• Access to salary packaging
• $1K company shares

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.

Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment

Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.

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

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