Electrician - Maintenance Underground

Req #1489

Gunnedah NSW 2380, Australia

Job description

Posted Thursday 9 April 2026 at 7:00 am

Whitehaven Coalis 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, V**alue and Excellence.

About The Role

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 4 x Electrician positions available across our Longwall & Development teams, 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

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 Coalis 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.

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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