Maintenance Leader – Rare Earths Refinery Ramp-Up

Iluka Resources; Eneabba; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential options

DIDO/BIBO support

Job summary

Iluka Resources, a global leader in critical minerals, invites applications for a Maintenance Manager at Eneabba, Western Australia. You will build and lead a maintenance function for the rare earths refinery ramp-up, shaping safety culture, reliability and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will establish fit-for-purpose maintenance systems, manage budgets and lead large maintenance teams through ramp-up and ongoing operations.

Qualifications

• Trade or engineering qualification with focus on heavy industry.
• Experience leading large maintenance teams in processing plants.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and resources.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance and asset management principles.
• Experience with plant commissioning or ramp-up preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance team to deliver safe, reliable refinery operations.
• Establish fit-for-purpose maintenance systems and strategies.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and resource plans.
• Oversee shutdowns and major maintenance activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and asset reliability.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Budget management

Team development

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

Engineering qualification

Trade qualification

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Iluka Resources, a global leader in critical minerals, invites applications for a Maintenance Manager at Eneabba, Western Australia. You will build and lead a maintenance function for the rare earths refinery ramp-up, shaping safety culture, reliability and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will establish fit-for-purpose maintenance systems, manage budgets and lead large maintenance teams through ramp-up and ongoing operations.