Bogger Operator - Mining & Maintenance Lead (FIFO)

Only Sponsorships; Perth; On-site; AUD 61,992 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

8% company-contributed pension

25 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Employee assistance programme

Virtual GP access

FIFO roster 8:6

Job summary

Only Sponsorships is seeking a hands-on maintenance and scheduling professional to support a lead smelter facility and heavy mining operations in Australia. You will manage preventive maintenance, repairs, and master schedules while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Key duties include leading Indigenous employment and DEI governance, integrating project controls, and optimizing production with experienced use of Primavera P6. This role offers valuable field work and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or equivalent practical experience in water management or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 2–5 years in water infrastructure, mining or bulk handling roles.
• Experience with Primavera P6 is beneficial.
• Strong safety mindset; adhere to safety standards and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Undertake minor maintenance and repairs around the lead smelter facility.
• Perform preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs on fixed plant and heavy mining equipment.
• Develop and update detailed construction programs and master schedules.
• Integrate scheduling with reporting, cost control and project controls functions.
• Review daily maintenance expenditures and report cost leakage.
• Operate heavy mining equipment and plant safely to maximise productivity.
• Conduct routine operational checks and inspections across plant.
• Provide technical guidance on welding, pipework, pumps, tanks, and pressure equipment.
• Responsible for all mechanical systems on the drilling rig.
• Operate production equipment to optimise efficiency and meet nominations.
• Lead Indigenous employment and DEI initiatives governance.

Skills

Experience in water infrastructure

Fixed water infrastructure knowledge

Safety-first mindset

Planning & scheduling experience

Project controls awareness

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Only Sponsorships is seeking a hands-on maintenance and scheduling professional to support a lead smelter facility and heavy mining operations in Australia. You will manage preventive maintenance, repairs, and master schedules while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Key duties include leading Indigenous employment and DEI governance, integrating project controls, and optimizing production with experienced use of Primavera P6. This role offers valuable field work and development opportunities.