Posted 28 August, 2026
Electricians – Mobile Fleet and fixed Plant (Maules Creek)
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, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.
About The Role
Based at Maules Creek 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 mobile mining equipment and infastructure
• Work effectively across workshop and team environments
• Demonstrate visible safe working practices and a commitment to safety in the workplace
• Work with minimal supervision & carry out assigned work orders
What You’ll Bring
• Proficiency Certificate in an electrical trade
• Supervisor Certificate or Contractors Licence issued by Fair Trading NSW or mutual recognised equivalent interstate electrical licence
• Experience in mining or heavy industry or processing plant
• Strong problem solving, diagnostic and fault finding skills
Why Whitehaven Coal?
• Permanent role with career development, mentorship and coaching
• Attractive bonus scheme & allowances | Lifestyle Roster | BIBO
• 26 weeks paid parental leave | 5 weeks annual leave | 15 days personal leave
• Employee referral scheme - $4k for successful referrals!
• STRIVE recognition and awards Scheme
• An exciting time to join a growing organisation & the largest WHC coal mining operation today
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.
Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work.
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, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.
About The Role
Based at Maules Creek 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 mobile mining equipment and infastructure
• Work effectively across workshop and team environments
• Demonstrate visible safe working practices and a commitment to safety in the workplace
• Work with minimal supervision & carry out assigned work orders
What You’ll Bring
• Proficiency Certificate in an electrical trade
• Supervisor Certificate or Contractors Licence issued by Fair Trading NSW or mutual recognised equivalent interstate electrical licence
• Experience in mining or heavy industry or processing plant
• Strong problem solving, diagnostic and fault finding skills
Why Whitehaven Coal?
• Permanent role with career development, mentorship and coaching
• Attractive bonus scheme & allowances | Lifestyle Roster | BIBO
• 26 weeks paid parental leave | 5 weeks annual leave | 15 days personal leave
• Employee referral scheme - $4k for successful referrals!
• STRIVE recognition and awards Scheme
• An exciting time to join a growing organisation & the largest WHC coal mining operation today
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.
Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work.
