Senior Electrical Engineer- Narrabri
Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Narrabri Coal Operations. To be successful in this role, you will possesses strong technical and practical knowledge of underground coal mining, in addition to your Practising Certificate- Electrical Engineering Manager- issued by the NSW Resource Regulator.
In return, the successful candidate can choose from the following options based on their circumstances:
Option 1: FIFO from Wollongong or Newcastle + paid camp accommodation + salary + super + annual bonus.
Option 2: DIDO or Relocation package to become a Resident Employee + salary + super + annual bonus + 9 day fortnight.
What You’ll Do
Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, your duties will include but not be limited to:
- Supporting external engineering activities in respect of repairs and overhauls where internal resources are not available.
- Assisting the Electrical Engineering Manager and undertaking long and short-term electrical engineering planning.
- Ensuring maintenance work is carried out in a timely and cost effective manner.
- Proactively manage costs by conducting regular reconciliations of expenditure
- Assisting with site project work.
What You’ll Bring
To be successful we are looking for the following attributes and experience from you:
- Minimum of 5 years experience working in Underground Coal Mining
- Strong understanding of NSW Coal Mining Regulatory and Statutory Requirements
- Advanced Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering
- EEM Practising Certificate issued by the Resource Regulator
- Strong knowledge and experience in HV, EEHA, PTW and SCADA
Why Whitehaven Coal?
- FIFO or 9 day fortnight for Residential Employees
- Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching
- Full Relocation Packages
- Access to Salary Packaging Including Novated Leasing
- Salary Sacrifice Opportunities
Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We are striving for an inclusive workplace that brings people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes applicants of 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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Other details
- Job family NAR_OPERATIONS
- Job function Narrabri Mine
- Pay type Salary
- Company Vehicle Not Applicable
- Narrabri NSW 2390, Australia