Maintainer - CHPP (Mechanical)

Req #1583

Gunnedah NSW 2380, Australia

Job description

Posted Thursday 23 April 2026 at 7:00 am

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

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Mechanical Maintainer to join the Narrabri CHPP maintenance team.

What You’ll Do

• Undertake mechanical maintenance activities on shift as needed
• Work collaboratively with your crew members, assisting where required and be a positive influence in high performance behaviour in the workplace
• Support site HSEC policy and procedures, following safe work procedures as set out for the work process
• Inspection of the work area and plant for hazards, damage and defects
• Contribute to improvement projects around the CHPP

What You’ll Bring

The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications, experience and qualities:

• Mechanical trade certification, boilermaker also advantageous
• Working at heights / Confined Space / Gas Testing
• Experience of process plant and equipment, including
  • Conveyors & Crushers
  • Pumps
  • Reclaim Tunnels and Valves
  • Vibrating Screens and Feeders
  • Bulldozers, Loader and Bobcat

Why Whitehaven?

• Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching
• Full Relocation Packages
• Access to Salary Packaging & Salary Sacrifice Opportunities
• Bonus Scheme + $1k Company Shares
• Weekday dayshift role 4:3 roster

Job details

Job family : NAR_OPERATIONS

Job function : Narrabri Mine

Pay type : Hourly

Employment indicator : Not Applicable