Maintenance & Asset Reliability Lead - Drilling Fleet

Redfield Resources; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Redfield Resources, on behalf of a leading drilling contractor in Western Australia, seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance of drilling rigs, equipment and mobile plant. You will lead a team, drive preventative maintenance, and ensure safety standards.

You will optimise fleet reliability, manage budgets and spares, and ensure compliance with OEM specs and HSEQ. A recognised mechanical trade qualification, budget management experience, and CMMS proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Confident, capable maintenance leader with a strong mechanical background.
• Recognised mechanical trade qualification.
• Experience managing heavy equipment maintenance in drilling, mining, construction or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, air compressors and mechanical equipment.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, procurement and costs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computerised maintenance management systems.
• Current HR Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage maintenance across drilling rigs, support equipment and mobile plant.
• Develop and implement preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Mentor workshop, maintenance and stores personnel.
• Drive improvements in fleet reliability, equipment availability and maintenance efficiency.
• Oversee maintenance planning, scheduling and asset lifecycle management.
• Manage critical spare parts, inventory, purchasing and supplier relationships.
• Monitor maintenance expenditure, budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with OEM specifications, statutory requirements and client standards.
• Maintain accurate equipment maintenance records, certifications and asset documentation.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance performance.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure all maintenance activities meet the highest standards.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ policies, ISO Quality, Environmental and Safety Management Systems.

Skills

Mechanical background

Maintenance leadership

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Procurement & costs

CMMS

Microsoft Office

HR Driver's Licence

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Redfield Resources, on behalf of a leading drilling contractor in Western Australia, seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance of drilling rigs, equipment and mobile plant. You will lead a team, drive preventative maintenance, and ensure safety standards.

You will optimise fleet reliability, manage budgets and spares, and ensure compliance with OEM specs and HSEQ. A recognised mechanical trade qualification, budget management experience, and CMMS proficiency are essential.