Maintenance Manager

Treeline Well Services PTY LTD; Toowoomba Regional; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package plus super

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Treeline Well Services PTY LTD – Toowoomba QLD is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance strategy and execution across our workover and well servicing rig fleet, allied equipment, heavy vehicles, and support gear.

The role reports to the Operations Manager – Australia and will establish a field team of tradespeople, with a strong hands-on leadership influence as the Australian operation is built.

Qualifications

• Must hold a trade qualification as Heavy Diesel Fitter, Mechanical or Electrical tradesperson.
• Hands-on CMMS experience and strong knowledge of rig equipment and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Set up and lead preventive maintenance programs and CMMS.
• Track and improve rig and equipment availability and reliability.
• Lead and develop the field maintenance team.
• Ensure rigs are ready for every move and rig-up.
• Manage inspection and certification of lifting, hoisting and BOP equipment.
• Ensure compliance with WHS, petroleum and gas safety, NHVR rules and client standards.
• Manage maintenance budget, spare parts and suppliers.
• Support safety culture and incident investigations.
• Report on maintenance performance, costs and priorities.

Education

Trade qualification as a Heavy Diesel Fitter, Mechanical or Electrical tradesperson

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Treeline Well Services PTY LTD – Toowoomba QLD

As Maintenance Manager, you will lead maintenance strategy and execution across our workover and well servicing rig fleet, ancillary equipment, heavy vehicles and support equipment. Reporting to the Operations Manager – Australia, you will set up the maintenance systems, lead a field team of mechanics, electricians and welders once established, and make sure every rig is ready to work safely when our clients need it. This is a hybrid role, split between our Toowoomba site and our field operations in the Surat Basin, so you will spend regular time on site with your team and the rigs. It is a hands‑on leadership role with real influence over how the Australian operation is built.

Start Date: Late November / Early December 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and run the preventive maintenance program and the computerised maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Track and improve how often rigs and equipment are available and reliable
• Lead and develop the field maintenance team
• Make sure rigs are ready for every move and rig‑up
• Manage inspection and certification of lifting, hoisting and pressure‑control equipment, including blowout preventers (BOPs)
• Ensure compliance with WHS laws, Queensland petroleum and gas safety requirements, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) rules and client standards
• Manage the maintenance budget, spare parts and suppliers
• Support a strong safety culture, including incident investigations
• Report on maintenance performance, costs and priorities to the Operations Manager – Australia
• Work a hybrid model, splitting your time between the Toowoomba office and rig sites in the Surat Basin

About you

• Trade qualification as a Heavy Diesel Fitter, Mechanical or Electrical tradesperson
• 10+ years in workover or well servicing rig maintenance, including 3+ years in a maintenance leadership role
• Hands‑on experience with a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Strong knowledge of rig equipment, including drawworks, mud pumps, BOPs, engines and hydraulics
• Current driver's license
• Good working knowledge of PLC systems
• Queensland oil and gas or CSG experience (desirable)
• Experience in a start‑up or growth environment (desirable)

About us

Treeline Well Services (Australia) Pty Ltd is the Australian arm of Treeline Well Services, headquartered in Calgary, Canada. Treeline is establishing a well‑servicing and workover rig operation in Queensland, and we need an experienced maintenance leader to set it up properly from day one. This is a rare build‑phase opportunity: you will shape the systems, standards and team that keep a growing rig fleet safe, compliant and turning to the right.

Competitive salary package plus superannuation

Opportunity to obtain a bonus

The chance to build a maintenance function from scratch and put your stamp on it

A safety‑first team that values practical experience and looks after its people

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