Coordinator - Maintenance

Citic Pacific Mining Management Pty Ltd; City Of Karratha; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration packages

Career progression

Life insurance

Salary packaging

Alliance Airlines Lounge access

Job summary

CITIC Pacific Mining Management Pty Ltd in Karratha, WA seeks a Maintenance Coordinator with strong leadership to support processing and maintenance teams. The role focuses on coordinating planned maintenance, problem-solving, and rapid response to stoppages on a large concentrator plant.

You will progress from Leading Hand/Supervisor to a pivotal coordinating position on an 8/6 dayshift FIFO roster from Perth.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Trade Qualification.
• A current Drivers Licence.
• Working at Heights, Confined Space.
• HRWL – Rigging (Basic) EWP, Forklift.
• SAP knowledge.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role within a mineral processing environment, specifically within a large-scale concentrator with grinding mills, slurry pumps, cyclones and magnetic separators.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Production, Electrical & Mechanical teams, Contractors to ensure all planned maintenance works are scheduled and coordinated.
• Provide practical & technical assistance in problem solving.
• Respond to operational stoppages, diagnosing and finding equipment failure and/or plant defects during operations.
• Accountable for all maintenance Gantt Chart review, and ensuring that all scheduled key maintenance work is lined up.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical Trade Qualification

Tools

SAP

HRWL Rigging (Basic)

EWP

Forklift

Job description

Coordinator - Maintenance CITIC Pacific Mining Management Pty Ltd•Karratha, WA, AU

Job Description

Job no: 499624AJ
Work type: Permanent Fulltime
Location: Cape Preston
Categories: Operations

CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM) is seeking an experienced Leading Hand or Supervisor who is ready to take the next step in their career and progress into a Maintenance Coordinator role within our Milling Area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance leader to develop their coordination and leadership skills while supporting our Processing team. The position is permanent, on an 8/6 dayshift only roster, FIFO ex Perth.

We are looking for someone with strong maintenance experience, proven leadership skills and a genuine desire to progress their career into a Maintenance Coordinator position.

Reporting to the Supervisor – Maintenance, the role is responsible for but not limited to:

• Liaise with Production, Electrical & Mechanical teams, Contractors to ensure all planned maintenance works are scheduled and coordinated
• Provide practical & technical assistance in problem solving
• Respond to operational stoppages in a most efficient way, diagnosing and finding equipment failure and/or plant defects during operations
• Accountable for all maintenance Gantt Chart review, and ensuring that all scheduled key maintenance work is lined up

Successful applicants will have:

• Mechanical Trade Qualification
• A current Drivers Licence
• Working at Heights, Confined Space
• HRWL – Rigging (Basic) EWP, Forklift
• SAP knowledge
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role within a mineral processing environment, specifically within a large-scale concentrator with grinding mills, slurry pumps, cyclones and magnetic separators

We're looking for motivated team players, with good communication skills and a can‐do attitude.

As an employee of CPM, we offer a range of benefits including leave benefits, personal and family benefits, education and training, salary sacrifice options, and lifestyle benefits through preferred suppliers.

• Competitive remuneration packages.
• Career progression and industry training programs.
• Life and salary continuance insurance.
• Salary packaging options.
• Access to the Alliance Airlines Lounge.

The village features three gyms, a swimming pool, multi-purpose sports courts, a retail store, tavern with beer garden, dining, and recreation room.

Take advantage of the free Wi‑Fi internet access to all rooms, in-house entertainment with FOXTEL and a regular schedule of entertainers including bands and sporting professional.

As an employee of CPM, you will be part of a culturally and gender diverse organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff.

About CITIC Pacific Mining

CPM is the company behind Sino Iron, already Australia's largest magnetite operation, located on Western Australia's Pilbara coast. We are spearheading a new iron ore value-adding industry for the nation, transforming magnetite ore into a high-grade, premium export product.

Sino Iron is a fully integrated operation – featuring a mine serviced by the biggest haul trucks in the world, a six-line concentrator and port terminal facilities at nearby Cape Preston. Our state-of-the-art power station and desalination plant are among the largest in the State.

Our operations provide career opportunities on a global scale. Being an employee at CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM) will enable you to take advantage of the multiple divisions of the group. CITIC Group, a majority shareholder of CPM, has more than 170,000 employees worldwide and is always looking for talented and exceptional people.

Within CPM, everyone can develop their skills and knowledge, progress in the business and be recognised and rewarded for their contribution. We encourage our people to take the opportunities that are provided to reach their full potential - so they can achieve the best results for themselves, each other, and for CPM.

Advertised: 01 Sep 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 04 Oct 2026 W. Australia Standard Time

This is a great opportunity for a skilled and motivated tradesperson who enjoys variety, takes pride in quality workmanship and is looking to be part of a supportive, high‑performing team.