Senior Reliability Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical)

About the role

Whitehaven Coal is the leading Australian ASX-listed producer of premium-quality coal, operating four mines in NSW and the Bowen Basin. Blackwater Mine runs the largest fleet of draglines on a single site in Australia, with seven draglines and two electric shovels. The Senior Reliability Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) is based in Blackwater and reports to the Superintendent Reliability and Strategy.

The role is accountable for the electrical reliability performance, asset strategy and continuous improvement of the draglines and shovels. The successful candidate will drive sustainable improvements in fleet reliability, increase Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), optimise maintenance strategies and deliver asset performance improvements across the operation.

Required profile

• Electrical Engineering degree or diploma, or a strong trade background, combined with a minimum of five years' experience in reliability, asset management or maintenance engineering in mining, aviation or heavy industry.
• Experience with electric draglines, electric shovels or other large-scale field equipment, supported by strong knowledge of heavy mining equipment and maintenance practices.
• Right to work in Australia.

Required skills

• High-voltage systems, AC/DC motors and generators, variable speed drives and control systems, electrical protection systems, switchgear and PLC.
• Asset lifecycle management, maintenance optimisation, shutdown planning, budgeting and cost-effective reliability improvement programs.
• Root cause analysis (RCA), failure investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Technical reporting, documentation and asset management; experience with SAP, AMT, Power BI, GE APM or similar platforms.
• Risk management, safety systems and Queensland coal mining legislation.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and conditions for Senior Reliability Engineers.
• 26 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employee referral bonuses up to $4,000 and employee discounts.
• Mentorship, professional coaching and career development opportunities.
• A collaborative, safety-first workplace.
• Residential, DIDO and FIFO options and flexible work arrangements considered for the right candidate.