Maintenance Manager

Tronox; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

38-hour week with optional nine-day fortnight

13% superannuation

Health and wellness benefits

LinkedIn Learning for professional development

Inclusive, high-performance culture

Job summary

A leading company in mineral products is seeking a full-time Maintenance Manager for their Kwinana Pigment Plant in Western Australia. This role entails leading a maintenance team of approximately 90 employees while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, combined with practical experience in managing a maintenance department. Attractive compensation and benefits are offered within a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary or trade qualification in a related discipline.
• Proven practical experience leading a maintenance department.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on motivation and performance management.
• Commitment to safety, leading by example.
• Excellent communication skills to manage a large team.
• Experience in developing empowered and adaptable team members.
• Experience with SAP 4HANA desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team and oversee day-to-day operations.
• Develop and deliver the Maintenance Business Plan.
• Forecast and plan to meet production and financial targets.
• Design new methods to improve operations and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Drive a world‑class safety culture, delivering exemplary safety and sustainability performance in line with Tronox systems and processes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Safety commitment

Communication

Team management

SAP 4HANA

Education

Tertiary or trade qualification in a related discipline

Tools

SAP 4 HANA

Job description

Tronox – Perth, Western Australia, Australia

About Tronox

Tronox is the world’s leading vertically integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment and other materials. With 6,500 employees across 12 countries, we transform earth’s resources into products that enhance lives. Our vision is to shape a sustainable, thriving world through enriched and refined minerals.

About the Role

Tronox is seeking a full‑time, permanent Maintenance Manager for our Kwinana Pigment Plant, located approximately 35 minutes south of Perth. The role reports to the Site Director and manages a team of ~90 employees across execution, reliability, asset integrity, planning, major shutdowns, and event management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team, ensuring day‑to‑day operations, short‑ and long‑term planning, shutdown and event management, and reliability governance.
• Develop and deliver the site Maintenance Business Plan.
• Oversee forecasting, planning and execution activities to meet budgeted production and financial targets.
• Design and implement new methods and procedures to improve operations, minimize operating costs and increase utilization of labour and materials.
• Maintain compliance with statutory, safety and environmental standards, recognising the plant as a major hazard facility.
• Drive a world‑class safety culture, delivering exemplary safety and sustainability performance in line with Tronox systems and processes.

About You

• Tertiary or trade qualification in a related discipline.
• Proven practical experience leading a maintenance department.
• Strong leadership skills – motivation, coaching, mentoring and performance management.
• Unwavering commitment to safety with a history of leading by example.
• High‑performance communicator able to lead change and drive outcomes with a large team.
• Enthusiastic leader experienced in developing people to be empowered, adaptable and achieve great outcomes.
• Experience with SAP 4 HANA desirable.

Why Join Tronox?

When you join Tronox, you’ll work with brilliant people, close to home and around the world. We offer a dynamic, supportive environment that empowers you to achieve your fullest potential – because we recognise that when you grow, we grow.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 38‑hour week with optional nine‑day fortnight.
• 13% superannuation.
• Pro‑rata access to long‑service leave after five years.
• Company‑paid salary continuance, journey, TPD and life insurance.
• Annual leave purchase program.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Novated leasing options.
• Service awards recognising your commitment.
• LinkedIn Learning for professional development.
• Inclusive, high‑performance culture where people are valued.

Inclusive Workforce Commitment

Tronox is committed to building and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply.

How to Apply

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