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Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Problem Solving, Analytical Capability, Communication, Teamwork
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Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Problem Solving, Analytical Capability, Communication, Teamwork
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Gunnedah Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
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Skills: Leadership, Coaching, Mentoring, Preventative Maintenance, Breakdown Maintenance
Gunnedah Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia • On-site
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Support mechanical engineering activities across site operations, focusing on fixed plant, mobile equipment, and maintenance reliability. Assist with technical investigations, root cause analysis, and site-based projects to improve safety and efficiency.
Requires a completed degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a proactive attitude toward working in a heavy industrial mining environment.
About the Role:
Whitehaven is seeking a motivated Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our 2027 Graduate Program.
This role will provide exposure to mechanical engineering within an operational mining environment, supporting fixed plant, mobile equipment, maintenance systems, reliability improvement and site-based engineering projects. You will work alongside experienced mechanical engineers, maintenance teams, supervisors and operational leaders to develop your technical capability and understanding of how mechanical systems support safe, reliable and efficient mining operations.
This role is suited to someone who enjoys practical problem-solving, equipment performance, maintenance reliability and working closely with operational teams.
What You'll Do:
As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, you will:
What You'll Bring:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Why Whitehaven?
Whitehaven’s Graduate Program provides structured support and development to help you transition from university into a professional mining career.
You will receive:
Purposeful. Resourceful. It’s who we are. For over 25 years now, we’ve been on a mission to help the world progress. The resources we produce are powering economies, building industries and supporting local communities. Our coal is sought-after for offering some of the lowest carbon emissions per tonne in the seaborne trade. It’s a critical resource the world needs to grow and thrive. The strong ongoing demand for our products, particularly among developed and emerging economies across Asia, means we will continue to provide Australia with the export income it needs for national growth and prosperity.
Offices: 259 George Street, Sydney, NSW, AU · 231 Conadilly St, Gunnedah, New South Wales 2380, AU
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