Technician - Maintenance (TAR)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full relocation packages available

Attractive salary and bonus scheme

Employee referral scheme - $4000 for successful referrals

Job summary

A leading mining company in New South Wales is seeking skilled candidates for maintenance roles at Tarrawonga Mine. Applicants will work on electric drive haul trucks, performing scheduled servicing and diagnostics. Ideal candidates should hold a Certificate III in Electrotechnology and have experience with electric drive trucks in a mining context. The role offers a supportive environment, an attractive salary, and bonuses, along with relocation packages for candidates willing to join the region.

Qualifications

• Experienced with electric drive trucks within a mining environment.
• Strong problem solving, diagnostic and fault finding skills.
• Willing and able to carry out an order 45 medical.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and unplanned maintenance on electric drive haul trucks.
• Diagnose and rectify faults across HV electrical systems.
• Work effectively across workshop and field environments.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Diagnostic skills

Adaptability

Commitment to safety

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Current High Voltage Electrical Licence

Job description

Posted Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 1:00 pm

Whitehaven Coal is thedominant 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 S afety , T eamwork , R espect , I ntegrity , V alue and E xcellence .

About The Role

Based at Tarrawonga 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 electric drive haul trucks (Hitachi EH4000-2/3)
• Diagnose and rectify faults across HV electrical systems
• Work effectively across workshop and field environments

What You’ll Bring

• Commitment to safety
• Strong problem solving, diagnostic and fault finding skills
• Openness to learning & adaptability
• Experienced with electric drive trucks within a mining environment
• Certificate III in Electrotechnology
• Current High Voltage Electrical Licence
• Be willing and able to carry out an order 45 medical

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• 5:4 with rotating dayshift/nightshift
• Full relocation packages available to the region
• Attractive salary and bonus scheme + $1k company shares
• Employee referral scheme - $4000 for successful referrals!

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

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

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