About the Role
An outstanding opportunity has become available for an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to join Whitehaven Coal.
Reporting to the Maintenance coordinator, this position is responsible for leading electrical maintenance teams to maximise equipment availability, reliability, and performance across mobile and fixed plant assets, while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with statutory requirements.
What You'll Do
Lead and supervise electrical maintenance activities across mobile equipment, CHPP/fixed plant, and site infrastructure.
Coordinate installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and plant.
Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with site standards, legislation, and Australian Standards.
Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and mentorship to electricians and contractors while fostering a positive safety culture.
Support outage and shutdown planning and execution to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability.
Monitor maintenance performance, work order completion, and downtime data to drive continuous improvement and equipment effectiveness.
Contribute to maintenance planning, electrical standards, systems, and procedures
Manage procurement requirements, spare parts availability, and contractor support to ensure efficient maintenance execution
Lead incident investigations, risk assessments,



hazard identification, and corrective actions to maintain a safe workplace
What You'll Bring
Electrical Trade Certificate (mandatory)
NSW Electrical Supervisor's Licence or Electrical Contractor's Licence (preferred)
Previous supervisory experience leading electrical maintenance teams.
Robust experience within mining, heavy industry, processing plants, or a similar operational environment.
Working knowledge of electrical maintenance planning systems and CMMS.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, risk management, and continuous improvement.
Experience with fixed plant, heavy mobile equipment, High Voltage systems, or electric drive trucks will be highly regarded.
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Why Whitehaven Coal?
Competitive salary package + bonus scheme
$1,000 Whitehaven Coal Share Plan
Full relocation assistance available
Career development, coaching, and leadership opportunities
Salary packaging and novated leasing options
Employee referral incentives
26 weeks paid parental leave
Employee discounts on groceries, fuel, entertainment, retail, and more
Be part of a high-performing team supporting one of Australia's leading coal producers
Whitehaven Coal is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace where our people can thrive and build rewarding careers
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📌 Supervisor - Chpp Electrical (New South Wales)
🏢 Whitehaven Coal
📍 New South Wales