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Manager - Asset Engineering

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Whitehaven Coal Full time

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia's coal mining industry 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:

As the Manager - Asset Engineering, you will lead the teams responsible for fleet strategy, asset engineering, and Asset Management systems. In this role, you will shape and optimise the lifecycle of our mobile mining fleet and drive the continuous improvement initiatives that maximise asset value.

Working closely with site-based maintenance and engineering teams, you will build and standardise company-wide asset management systems, policies and processes, strengthen operational discipline, and foster strong partnerships that lift asset performance and reduce total cost of ownership. Reporting to the General Manager, Asset Management & Technology you will be central to advancing asset management capability and maturity across the business.

This position is based centrally in Brisbane with site travel required.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead the Asset Engineering team to develop, maintain and govern equipment asset management strategies and plans to optimize the lifecycle of mobile mining equipment.
  • Govern compliance frameworks to ensure all engineering and asset management activities meet stringent health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
  • Drive cost benchmarking and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) and maximise Operational Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
  • Build and standardise a company-wide asset management system, policies, and processes that elevate maturity and align with industry best practice.
  • Foster strong, value-adding relationships with site maintenance and engineering teams to enhance asset performance and support improvement initiatives.
  • Champion change leadership, operating discipline, and a culture of continuous improvement to deliver safe, reliable and risk-mitigated operational outcomes.

What You'll Bring:

  • A degree-qualified engineer (Mech, Elec, Mining or similar) with 7+ years' site-based maintenance or engineering experience with at least 3+ years in leadership roles.
  • Strong understanding of coal industry regulations, safety and environmental standards, and relevant Australian Standards.
  • Deep expertise in asset management, reliability engineering, equipment standards, budgeting (including ZBB), and life cycle costing.
  • Proficiency with SAP and CMMS systems supported by advanced capability in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word).
  • Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to diagnose complex issues and develop innovative, practical solutions.
  • Excellent communication, reporting and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

  • Enjoy a competitive salary package with salary-sacrificing options, including local living benefits and novated leases.
  • Access generous benefits such as 26 weeks paid parental leave and a $4,000 employee referral bonus.
  • Take advantage of a wide range of employee discounts on groceries, fuel, fashion, entertainment, and more.
  • Grow your career with ongoing development opportunities, mentorship, and professional coaching.

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: 

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.

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