Underground Mining Electrician: Maintenance & Fault Finding

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Whitehaven Coal Limited in Gunnedah Shire Council is seeking skilled Electricians to support underground mining operations. This role involves essential maintenance and fault-finding for equipment to ensure safe and efficient production.

Ideal candidates will have an Australian Electrical Trade Qualification and relevant experience in underground coal mining or industrial environments. The position offers a midweek backshift roster with potential relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Australian recognised Electrical Trade Qualification.
• Experience working in an underground coal mine or strong background as an industrial electrician.
• Ability to meet clean-shaven requirements for safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and preventative maintenance on underground mining equipment.
• Maintain plant availability through inspections and fault finding.
• Complete planned maintenance in line with schedules.

Skills

Experience working in an underground coal mine

Ability to work rotating shifts

Exposure to mining or heavy industrial equipment

Education

Australian recognised Electrical Trade Qualification

Job description

Electricians play a critical role in supporting our Underground Mining Operations, delivering essential maintenance and fault-finding across underground equipment and infrastructure to keep production moving safely and efficiently.

With approvals in place to operate through to 2044, we offer genuine long-term career opportunities at a well-established, long-life underground coal mine, ideal for tradespeople seeking stability close to home.

We currently have a position available on our midweek backshift roster in development, offered on a local or DIDO basis (own accommodation required after up to 12 weeks initial camp accommodation). Relocation assistance may be available for candidates looking to move to the Narrabri region.

What You’ll Do

Carry out repairs and preventative maintenance on underground mining equipment and systems

Maintain plant availability through inspections, fault finding, diagnosis and remedial actions

Identify and report defects, updating maintenance and production logs accurately

Complete planned and routine maintenance in line with schedules and statutory requirements

Contribute to root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability

What You’ll Bring

Australian recognised Electrical Trade Qualification

Experience working in an underground coal mine or a strong background as an industrial electrician (e.g. fixed plant, processing plants, sugar mills or heavy industry)

Exposure to mining or heavy industrial equipment highly regarded

Ability to work rotating shifts (day, afternoon and night)

Ability to meet clean-shaven requirements in line with underground coal mining respiratory safety standards