Technician - Maintenance (TAR)

Posted Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 1:00 pm 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 S afety , T eamwork , R espect , I ntegrity , V alue and E xcellence . About The Role Based at Tarrawonga 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 electric drive haul trucks (Hitachi EH4000-2/3) Diagnose and rectify faults across HV electrical systems Work effectively across workshop and field environments What You’ll Bring Commitment to safety Strong problem solving, diagnostic and fault finding skills Openness to learning & adaptability Experienced with electric drive trucks within a mining environment Certificate III in Electrotechnology Current High Voltage Electrical Licence Current driver’s license Be willing and able to carry out an order 45 medical Why Whitehaven Coal? 5:4 with rotating dayshift/nightshift Full relocation packages available to the region Attractive salary and bonus scheme + $1k company shares Employee referral scheme - $4000 for successful referrals! 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.